Struggling Mets starter Kodai Senga was placed on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with lumbar spine inflammation, the team announced.
Christian Scott is coming back from Triple-A to take Senga’s place on the roster.
The 33-year-old Senga, who was the subject of trade rumors during the offseason, has allowed 20 earned runs in 20 innings across five start in a disastrous start to the 2026 season. He has allowed five home runs and has a 1.95 WHIP.
Mets starter Kodai Senga reacts after being pulled against the Rockies on April 26, 2026. Corey Sipkin for the NY POST Christian Scott pitching for the Mets against the Twins on April 23, 2026. Corey Sipkin for the NY POST He also has battled several injuries the last few years and was limited to one start during the 2024 campaign after earning All-Star honors as a rookie in 2023.
Scott was sent down after pitching for the Mets last Thursday. He gave up one run on five walks and a hit batsman while recording just four outs.
