FILE - New York Mets' Kodai Senga reacts after an injury during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, July 26, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith, File)
FILE - New York Mets' Kodai Senga prepares to pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, July 26, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith, File)
New York Mets starting pitcher Paul Blackburn, right, talks to catcher Francisco Alvarez after getting hit by a line out by San Diego Padres' David Peralta during the third inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
New York Mets starting pitcher Paul Blackburn works against a San Diego Padres batter during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
New York Mets starting pitcher Paul Blackburn stays down after getting hit by a line out by San Diego Padres' David Peralta during the third inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
New York Mets starting pitcher Paul Blackburn works against a San Diego Padres batter during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
FILE - New York Mets' Christian Scott delivers a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, July 21, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)