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Mendoza added that Senga, who was originally slated to be shut down from throwing for three weeks following a late-February PRP injection, might take an extra week before he resumes throwing. It’s not being labeled as a setback as the Mets want to make sure the 31-year-old righty is back at full strength before he starts ramping up his throwing program. He’s unlikely to rejoin New York’s starting rotation until at least mid-to-late May in a best-case scenario.

Taillon will test his back on Saturday to determine whether he’ll take the ball for Sunday’s series finale against the Pirates. The 32-year-old, who missed the first couple weeks of the season due to a back strain, felt something in his back while warming up earlier this week for a bullpen session, which led to his start being pushed back from Friday to later this weekend. There should be some clarity on his status at some point prior to Sunday’s showdown.

Wood boasts an astronomical .995 OPS through 32 contests for Triple-A Rochester after launching three homers in his last two contests prior to Friday’s rainout. The 21-year-old top prospect has made tremendous strides in the plate discipline department, striking out just 30 times (20.1 percent) in 149 plate appearances. There’s zero incentive for the rebuilding Nationals to push him to the majors, it’s likely far more beneficial for his long-term outlook to continue excelling and improving his plate skills in the minors, but he figures to arrive in Washington at some point in the coming weeks.

Horton allowed five hits, including a pair of homers, finishing with five strikeouts and four walks. The 22-year-old top pitching prospect was promoted to Triple-A Iowa earlier this month and has been hit hard in a pair of outings in the hitter-friendly Pacific Coast League so far. He’s one of the most talented young pitchers in the game, but he’s probably going to get lit up for a bit as he acclimates to life on the doorstep of the majors.

Meyer struck out five and also issued four walks. He was brilliant in three starts for the Marlins at the outset of the regular season, but has struggled since returning to Triple-A. The 25-year-old righty holds a bloated 9.24 ERA, 1.97 WHIP and 16/7 K/BB ratio across 12 2/3 innings (four starts). It’s unclear when he’ll be summoned back to Miami, but we’re anticipating he’ll make an impact for fantasy managers, especially in the strikeout department, on a per-start basis.

Montgomery got off to a slow start this season at the dish, but has heated up considerably in recent days, batting .267 (8-for-30) with three homers in nine games since the start of May. He’s unquestionably Chicago’s shortstop of the future, but the organization has zero incentive to rush him to the majors. He’s going to get some extra seasoning at the Triple-A level, but figures to arrive in the big leagues at some point this summer.

Baz struggled to find the strike zone in this one, handing out a staggering five free passes and was lifted after 59 pitches (29 strikes) in the second inning. The 24-year-old righty is going to wind up requiring a couple additional rehab outings before the Rays consider him ready to rejoin the big-league rotation. He’s one of the most talented young pitchers in baseball, but it’s going to take him some time to round back into form after missing nearly two years recovering from Tommy John surgery.

Lowe appears to be fine, but the Rays didn’t want to take any chances with wet field conditions, which led to the veteran second baseman’s removal after just one at-bat during Friday’s contest. He’s gone 2-for-5 with a grand slam in a pair of rehab contests so far and figures to be ready to return to Tampa Bay’s lineup at some point next week. He’s been on the shelf since early April due to an oblique strain.

It’s getting a little ridiculous. Mayo clubbed his International League-leading 12th round-tripper on Friday night, snapping a six-game homerless drought in the process. He went deep in four straight contests prior to a brief cold spell earlier this week. The 22-year-old top prospect holds a stratospheric .975 OPS with 23 extra-base hits through 37 contests this season at the Triple-A level. His time is coming.

McGowin is back in affiliated ball following a stint this season with the Charleston Dirty Birds of the independent Atlantic League. The 32-year-old journeyman righty last appeared in the majors back in 2021 when he made a career-high 27 relief appearances for the Nationals.

Anderson was summoned to re-join the Rangers’ relief mix ahead of Friday’s contest against the Rockies at Coors Field as the corresponding move for Josh Sborz landing on the injured list. The 26-year-old took the loss on Friday night in Colorado, allowing two runs in his lone inning of work in his return to the majors.