Mets Injury Notes: Latest on Francisco Lindor, Kodai Senga, and Paul Blackburn

Francisco Lindor

Francisco Lindor left Tuesday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies with a right side oblique strain. He is expected to miss at least 10 days. This is a big blow to the Mets, as Lindor is one of their best players. He is a four-time All-Star and two-time Gold Glove winner. He is also one of the best shortstops in the league. The Mets will need to find a way to replace his production in the lineup.

Return Timeline

Lindor will be placed on the 10-day injured list. There is a chance he could return sooner if he feels good during his rehab. He has not started but could be back in the lineup by the end of May. He will be re-evaluated in a few days to determine the severity of the injury.

Injury Impact

With Lindor out, the Mets will likely move Jeff McNeil to shortstop. McNeil is a versatile player who can play several positions. He has played shortstop in the past, but he is more comfortable at second base. The Mets could also call up a player from their minor league system to fill in at shortstop.

Kodai Senga

Kodai Senga left his start on Sunday against the Washington Nationals with a right shoulder impingement. He is expected to miss at least two weeks. This is another big blow to the Mets, as Senga is one of their best pitchers. He is a two-time All-Star and two-time Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) MVP. He is also one of the most exciting pitchers to watch in the league. The Mets will need to find a way to replace his production in the rotation.

Return Timeline

Senga will be placed on the 15-day injured list. There is a chance he could return sooner if he feels good during his rehab. He will be re-evaluated in a few days to determine the severity of the injury.

Injury Impact

With Senga out, the Mets will likely move David Peterson into the rotation. Peterson is off to a good start this season, with a 2-1 record and a 2.25 ERA. He has also struck out 23 batters in 20 innings pitched. The Mets could also call up a player from their minor league system to fill in the rotation.

Paul Blackburn

Paul Blackburn left his start on Monday against the Miami Marlins with a right forearm strain. He is expected to miss at least six weeks. This is a big blow to the Mets, as Blackburn has been one of their most consistent pitchers this season. He is 3-0 with a 2.70 ERA in seven starts. The Mets will need to find a way to replace his production in the rotation.

Return Timeline

Blackburn will be placed on the 15-day injured list. There is a chance he could return sooner if he feels good during his rehab. He will be re-evaluated in a few days to determine the severity of the injury.

Injury Impact

With Blackburn out, the Mets will likely move Tylor Megill into the rotation. Megill is off to a good start this season, with a 2-1 record and a 3.63 ERA. He has also struck out 25 batters in 23 innings pitched. The Mets could also call up a player from their minor league system to fill in the rotation.