The New York Mets are making an early decision to add a sixth starter to their rotation, with Justin Hagenman set to join from Triple-A Syracuse. This move follows the illness of Griffin Canning, who was scratched from his start. Hagenman, a minor leaguer who has not yet played in the majors, will help provide additional rest for Kodai Senga during a grueling stretch of games. Meanwhile, outfielder Jose Siri's injury creates a roster gap, further complicating team logistics as he is expected to be sidelined for several weeks.
The insertion of a sixth starter into the Mets rotation will happen sooner than expected.
Mendoza said the plan is to give Canning an extra day or two, which would place him into the four-game series against the Cardinals.
Siri was diagnosed with a fractured left tibia on Monday, leaving the Mets with an opening for an outfielder.
The 28-year-old Hagenman was signed to a major league contract this winter despite never having appeared in the big leagues.
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