Overview
- The Mets placed closer Devin Williams on the 15-day injured list with a shoulder strain, creating an immediate vacancy in the late innings.
- Hours later, Senga recorded his first career save to preserve an 8-5 win over the Atlanta Braves by striking out Matt Olson and Michael Harris II.
- Statcast showed Senga’s fastball reached 99 mph in the outing and he leaned on his forkball to generate the two punchouts.
- After a season of struggles as a starter, Senga has been scoreless in recent short relief stints and has shifted into a two-pitch, high-leverage role that coaches praised.
- Rookie Carson Benge threw the final-out ball into the stands and Senga did not get the keepsake, but the performance could prompt the Mets to make Senga their primary late-inning option if he keeps performing well.