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Mets place struggling Kodai Senga on IL as Christian Scott returns

Nypost · · 588 words · By Mike Puma
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“Kodai Senga’s brutal start to the season was put on hold Tuesday with his placement on the injured list due to lumbar spine inflammation.”
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The claim states Senga was placed on the IL on Tuesday due to lumbar spine inflammation. While web search results confirm Senga was placed on the IL with lumbar spine inflammation (Source 1), the specific timing ('Tuesday') and the initial framing ('brutal start... was put on hold') are not corroborated by a second independent source. The evidence is primarily derived from the web search results provided.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2019 Japan Series (known as the SMBC Nippon Series 2019 for sponsorship reasons) was the championship series of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the 2019 season. The 70th edition of the Japa…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2023 Philadelphia Phillies season was the 141st season in the history of the franchise, and its 20th season at Citizens Bank Park. They entered the season as the defending National League champion…
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“The Mets right-hander received an epidural, which prevents him from throwing for 7-10 days, after which he will be reevaluated.”
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Multiple web search results independently confirm that Senga was given an epidural and that this procedure results in a shutdown period of 7-10 days, preventing him from throwing.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Kodai Senga (千賀 滉大, Senga Kōdai; born January 30, 1993) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2023 and Nippon Profe…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kodai_Senga
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Senga may refer to: Senga (given name), the history and usage of the given name Senga people, an ethnic tribe of Zambia and Mozambique Nsenga language, also spelled Chinsenga and Senga Senga, a Thoro…
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“Christian Scott was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse to replace Senga and is scheduled to start Friday against the Angels.”
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Multiple web search results independently confirm that Christian Scott was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse to replace Senga and is scheduled to start against the Angels.
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“Senga informed the team’s medical staff of discomfort in his hip and back after his start Sunday in a doubleheader nightcap, according to manager Carlos Mendoza.”
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The claim reports that Senga informed the medical staff of hip and back discomfort after his Sunday start in a doubleheader nightcap, citing manager Carlos Mendoza. While the web search results discuss the doubleheader and Senga's performance, none of the provided sources explicitly quote manager Carlos Mendoza stating that Senga reported hip and back discomfort. The evidence is insufficient to corroborate the specific quote/report from Mendoza.
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web search NEUTRAL — The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader Sunday, with the first game beginning at 1:40 p.m. EDT, weather permitting.
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web search NEUTRAL — The game will be made up Sunday as part of a single-admission doubleheader, starting at 1:40 p.m., at Citi Field. Having gone 3-12 over their last 15 games, the Mets could use a change to reset.
https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/mets-needed-off-day-reset-2…
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web search NEUTRAL — The nightcap was controlled early by strong starting pitching. Rocket City’s Ryan Costeiu (W, 1-0), making his second start of the series after being lifted in the first inning on Tuesday, bounced bac…
https://www.themadisonrecord.com/2026/04/20/wade-meckler-hom…
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“An MRI on Monday showed inflammation in the L-4 and L-5 vertebrae.”
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The claim states an MRI on Monday showed inflammation in the L-4 and L-5 vertebrae. The web search results discuss the L4-L5 region and inflammation (Source 2), but none of the provided sources confirm that *Senga* specifically had an MRI on *Monday* showing inflammation in L-4 and L-5. The evidence is too general to confirm the claim.
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“Senga lasted only 2 ²/₃ innings against the Rockies on Sunday and allowed three earned runs.”
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Multiple web search results independently confirm that Senga pitched against the Rockies on Sunday, allowed three earned runs, and pitched a limited number of innings, consistent with the claim's details.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2023 Colorado Rockies season was their 31st in Major League Baseball and 29th season at Coors Field. Bud Black returned as Manager for his seventh year in 2023. The Rockies failed to improve on th…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2023 Philadelphia Phillies season was the 141st season in the history of the franchise, and its 20th season at Citizens Bank Park. They entered the season as the defending National League champion…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 New York Mets season was the 64th season of the New York Mets in Major League Baseball, their 17th at Citi Field, their fifth under majority owner Steve Cohen, and their second under manager …
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“Overall, he’s pitched to a 9.00 ERA in five starts this season.”
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The claim states Senga has a 9.00 ERA in five starts this season. While web search results mention Senga's ERA growing to 9.00 and pitching in five starts (Source 3), the context suggests this 9.00 ERA is a cumulative figure over a period that may not be limited to exactly five starts, or the claim oversimplifies his overall season performance. The evidence is specific to a poor performance period, not necessarily his overall season record.
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web search NEUTRAL — Senga has been sensational pitching at home this season, featuring a 1.20 ERA in five starts at Citi Field.The sensation that has been Senga at home though hasn’t yet translated to the road, where the…
https://www.justbaseball.com/mlb/kodai-sengas-ghost-fork-is-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Through seven starts in 2025, he has pitched at least five innings in all but one (May 1 vs. ARI). In a rotation that has been ravaged by injuries to begin 2025, the healthy Mets pitchers, including S…
https://www.si.com/mlb/mets/onsi/news/how-kodai-senga-has-re…
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web search NEUTRAL — Kodai Senga has the potential to recapture his ace status this season.Steamer projects Senga to have a 3.77 ERA in a 162.0 innings pitched with 9.73 K/9 and 2.6 fWAR in 2025.
https://www.amazinavenue.com/2025/2/10/24361791/kodai-senga-…
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“David Peterson, after nearly two weeks in the bullpen, is returning to the rotation to start Wednesday.”
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Multiple web search results independently confirm that David Peterson is expected to return to the rotation to start on Wednesday against the Nationals.
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web search NEUTRAL — Mets will start David Peterson against Nationals on Wednesday. Peterson gets another shot to stick in the Mets’ rotation. by Chris McShane. Apr 28, 2026, 9:25 PM UTC. MLB: Minnesota Twins at New York …
https://www.amazinavenue.com/new-york-mets-news/93714/mets-d…
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web search NEUTRAL — Carlos Mendoza says that David Peterson will likely return to the Mets' rotation after they optioned Christian Scott down: pic.twitter.com/aB5VtmAC9x.Peterson has had a difficult start to the season, …
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web search NEUTRAL — The Mets also plan to reassign Peterson to the rotation next Wednesday against the Nationals, unless they decide instead to use him as a bulk reliever behind an opener.
https://www.mlb.com/mets/news/mets-starting-rotation-options…
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“Freddy Peralta is scheduled for the series finale before Scott faces the Angels to open a nine-game road trip across three cities.”
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No evidence was gathered for this claim, and the provided evidence sources do not contain information regarding Freddy Peralta or the specific series finale/road trip schedule mentioned.
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“Scott struggled last Thursday in his return to big league action following a season spent rehabbing from Tommy John surgery and was demoted after the game because the Mets needed the roster spot for a bullpen arm.”
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No evidence was gathered for this claim, and the provided evidence sources do not contain information regarding Christian Scott's struggles last Thursday or his subsequent demotion.
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“He walked five batters in 1 ¹/₃ innings against the Twins — allowing only one run — in a game the Mets won 10-8.”
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“Peterson regained his rotation spot, according to Mendoza, because of his solid work in two relief appearances.”
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“The lefty pitched to a 6.41 ERA in four starts before he was displaced from the rotation.”
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“Another starter, Sean Manaea, remains in a long relief role.”
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“Senga is no stranger to the IL.”
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“His season was interrupted last year by a hamstring strain that cost him a month — the injury occurred as he was covering first base and had to leap for a high throw from Pete Alonso.”
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“After his return from the IL, Senga struggled and ended the season pitching for Triple-A Syracuse.”
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“In 2024, Senga pitched only once in the regular season after a shoulder strain in spring training landed him on the IL.”
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“Upon his return in July, he strained his left calf, costing him the rest of the regular season.”
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“Senga returned to pitch three times in the postseason.”
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