In a blow to the New York Mets, right-hander Kodai Senga is expected to miss the remainder of the regular season due to a left calf strain, according to manager Carlos Mendoza. Although there is a possibility of his return if the Mets reach the postseason, Senga's injury is significant, described as a "high-grade" strain that occurred during Friday night's game at Citi Field.

Senga, who had been sidelined since the spring with a right shoulder sprain, was making his long-awaited first start of the season. However, his inning was cut short when he raced off the mound after an Austin Riley pop-up and fell to the ground, aggravating his left calf. Mendoza expressed his disappointment, saying, "It sucks" to hear that Senga will be out for such a long period of time.

With Senga's absence, the Mets have made a roster move, recalling Tylor Megill from Triple-A Syracuse to take his spot. Megill was already scheduled to start Saturday's game against the Braves at Citi Field. Initially, there were doubts about the duration of Megill's stay in the rotation, as Christian Scott was also on the injured list with a strained UCL. However, with both Senga and Scott currently unavailable, the right-hander may be needed indefinitely.

In addition to Megill's return, the Mets have activated right-hander Ryne Stanek, who was acquired in a trade from the Mariners. Coming off their recent acquisition, the team has made the decision to option Eric Orze to Triple-A to create space on the roster.

The Mets will have to rely on their remaining pitching staff to fill the void left by Senga's absence for the rest of the regular season. The team will be closely monitoring his recovery in the hopes of a potential return should they secure a postseason spot.