Overview
- The Mets lost 9-6 to the Cubs after Kodai Senga allowed seven runs in 3 2/3 innings, a performance that continued a string of poor starts and left the rotation under immediate scrutiny on Tuesday.
- Juan Soto left Tuesday's game with left-side back tightness after his back briefly 'locked up' and is being evaluated by the Mets' training staff as a day-to-day matter.
- Francisco Lindor completed a Triple-A rehab game going 3-for-5 and, despite a Citi Field simulated game being rained out, could be activated for Wednesday's split doubleheader pending a final team reassessment.
- Mets officials, including president of baseball operations David Stearns, say they are evaluating starters 'turn by turn' because of high walk rates and inconsistency, and this sequence of outings is influencing possible bullpen use and roster moves.
- The Cubs lost starter Edward Cabrera to a left hamstring/adductor strain that will land him on the 15-day IL, and the doubleheader at Citi Field grants both teams a 27th-man option that will affect Wednesday's pitching and roster decisions.