Kodai Senga to Start Game 1 NLDS for Mets After Injury Comeback

Kodai Senga is back to pitch in Game 1 of the NLDS against the Phillies!

Kodai Senga had a calf injury but has been training hard to return.

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He threw 25 pitches in a practice session on Monday.

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The Mets' manager, Carlos Mendoza, didn't say how many innings Kodai Senga will pitch.

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David Peterson helped win the Wild Card, but might miss Game 1.

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Luis Severino will pitch for the Mets in Game 2 of the NLDS.

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Game 3 and 4 could be pitched by Sean Manaea or Jose Quintana.

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Kodai Senga was supposed to return earlier, but had some triceps tightness.

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After lots of hard work, Kodai Senga is ready to help the Mets win!

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