"Kodai Senga is injured," MLB .com's Anthony DiComo reported. "He took a fall at first base attempting to beat a runner to the bag, and he spent a long time down on the ground surrounded by coaches and trainers."

If Senga lands on the injured list for an extended period of time, the Mets will likely slide Paul Blackburn back into the rotation and call up reliever. When asked about using Blackburn, Mendoza said the right-hander will be available out of the bullpen for their next series against the Rays, and that they “will go from there.”

Jeff McNeil smacked a three-run homer and the Mets held on as they swept the Nationals at Citi Field The win came at a cost, though, as Kodai Senga strained his hamstring and is headed to the IL Senga's injury occurred after he leapt for an errant Pete Alonso throw before coming down on the first base bag and crumpling to the ground