Mets’ Jose Quintana open to bullpen move if Kodai Senga makes injury return
NY Post
PHILADELPHIA — Jose Quintana is all for Kodai Senga returning to the pitching staff when he’s recovered from the strained left calf that’s sidelined him since July.
And the lefty said Sunday he’d be willing to pitch out of the bullpen if need be to make room for Senga.
“My focus is on my next start, but I think when Senga comes back, he’s gonna help us a lot, so whatever way I can help, I will do it,’’ Quintana said before the Mets lost to Philadelphia, 2-1, at Citizens Bank Park. “It’s not a big deal. Right now, it’s not a time to be about myself. It’s about the team. If it’s good for the team, I’m open to doing it.”
President of baseball operations David Stearns said Friday he was “optimistic” Senga would make it back.
The right-hander is eligible to come off the IL on Sept. 25.
Stearns added that the team was “likely” to use Senga as a starter if he were able to pitch because that’s what Senga is accustomed to.
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