Overview
- Senga secured his first major-league save on Monday in New York’s 8-5 win over the Atlanta Braves by striking out Matt Olson and Michael Harris II with sharp forkballs and touching roughly 99 mph on his fastball.
- The save opportunity followed Devin Williams being placed on the 15-day injured list with a right-shoulder strain, a move that opened immediate late-inning duties for the club.
- After a difficult stint as a rotation starter this season that left him with an 8.29 ERA, Senga has made three consecutive scoreless relief appearances and shown clear effectiveness with his fastball-forkball combo.
- Interim manager Andy Green praised Senga’s stuff and punchouts, and Senga said via an interpreter that he feels comfortable in short-inning roles, though the team plans to monitor his workload carefully.
- With the Mets’ bullpen thinner after the trade deadline, the club is likely to lean on Senga in high-leverage spots in the near term and will watch how increased frequency affects his effectiveness and availability as Williams rehabs.