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PRE-GAME: Kodai Senga Makes 2026 Debut vs. the Cardinals | Mark Vientos Grabs First Start
Kodai Senga makes his long-awaited 2026 debut for the New York Mets, electrifying fans with his arsenal and big league presence. Mark Vientos grabs his first start of the season as DH, while Luis Robert Jr. slides into the cleanup spot, signaling intriguing changes to the Mets’ batting order.
With Jorge Polanco sidelined by an Achilles issue and Brett Baty riding the bench, the lineup decisions spark debate: Will these adjustments give the Mets an edge against the St. Louis Cardinals and starter Andre Pallante?
Host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down the Mets’ strategic approach, including Vientos’…
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