Mets Facing Potential Clay Holmes Problem After Kodai Senga Injury originally appeared on Athlon Sports. In hindsight, maybe we worried too much about New York Mets pitcher Clay Holmes' move to the starting rotation.

Mets right-hander Kodai Senga exited his start against the Nationals on Thursday at Citi Field in the sixth inning after appearing to injure his right hamstring while covering first base. Nats shortstop CJ Abrams hit a grounder to Pete Alonso at first base.

Kodai Senga fell at first base attempting to beat a runner to the bag after receiving a throw from first baseman Pete Alonso in the sixth inning of the Mets' game against the Washington Nationals. He had to jump to receive the throw and was grabbing at his right hamstring after falling to the turf.

Mets ace Kodai Senga crumpled to the ground after taking an errant throw from Pete Alonso and securing an out at first base in the sixth inning of Thursday's game against the Nationals at Citi Field. After staying down for a bit, Senga walked off the field ...

Senga has looked outright dominant for the Mets for much of the season, developing into a top-of-the-line starter of a rotation that was expected to be a weak spot for the Mets. Coming into Thursday, the Mets rank No. 1 in team ERA while also being top five in batting average allowed.

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