Kodai Sengas hope is he will be pitching in a minor league game next week. The Mets right-hander will face hitters during a live batting practice on Thursday, after which if all goes well he anticipates he will be ready to take the last big step in his rehab by pitching in minor league games. Everything feels really good, so I dont think there will be any hiccups, Senga said through his interpreter before the at Citi Field on Tuesday. Kodai Senga warms up with a volley ball before a Mets game in early June. Robert Sabo for New York Post Senga faced hitters on Sunday for the first time since incurring a setback last month in his rehab from a right shoulder. Asked about the po sibility he would need five or six starts in the minor leagues to prepare for his Mets season debut, Senga said Buddy Hield Jersey his hope is the number would be fewer so he can return to help the team sooner. Explore More It really depends on how my body feels, Senga said. Sean Reid-Foley had an MRI exam that confirmed a right shoulder impingement, according to manager Carlos Mendoza. The right-hander received a shot and is expected to resume throwing within the next few days. Ben Gamel was selected from Triple-A Syracuse to take Starling Martes roster spot after with a bone bruise in his right knee. Gamel, a former Yankees player, brings another left-handed bat to the mix. Gamel recalled playing in the Subway Series in 2016 and sacrifice bunting in his lone plate appearance. Delivering insights on all things Amazins Sign up for Inside the Mets by Mike Puma, exclusively on Sports+ Thank you By clicking above you agree to the and . Enjoy this Post Sports+ exclusive newsletter! He said part of his reason for signing with the Mets in the offseason was his relationship with Mendoza, who was his manager in his first full year in the Yankees minor-league system in 2012. The Mets played a video tribute to remember Willie Mays, . Mays son Michael will throw out the first pitch before Wednesdays game at Citi Field. Willie Mays played for the Mets in 1972-73 and had his No. 24 retired by the team two years ago as the fulfillment of a promise to the Hall of Famer by former Mets owner Joan Whitney Payson. Willie Cauley-Stein Jersey