Kodai Senga was diagnosed with a Grade 1 hamstring strain (the least severe level among such injuries), manager Carlos Mendoza said following the Mets’ 7-5 loss to the Rays at Citi Field. Senga strained the hamstring Thursday covering first base, and a day later was placed on the injured list.

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza confirmed before Friday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays that Paul Blackburn will get the start on Wednesday against the Atlanta Braves in place of the injured Kodai Senga.

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.