The move means that the 31-year-old right-hander will not be eligible to return to the club no earlier than May 27, providing an added delay to the initial timetable.
Senga was coming off a stellar rookie season after making the jump from Japan, striking out 202 batters with a 2.98 ERA, putting him in the running for NL Cy Young and Rookie of the Year.
The decision to move him to the 60-day IL from the 15-day IL exempts him from the Mets' 40-man roster limit, allowing for the selection of left-handed reliever Tyler Jay.
Despite Senga's absence, Mets' starting pitching has performed well, ranking ninth in the majors with a 3.33 ERA.
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