Kodai Senga wont return to the Mets during the regular season following his for Triple-A Syracuse. The right-hander threw only 15 pitches in the start because of triceps tightne s, according to manager Carlos Mendoza, ending any po sibility he . The Mets were hopeful Senga might pitch in Milwaukee, either as an opener or reliever, during the final series of the regular season. Kodai Senga, pictured July 26, experienced triceps tightne s during his rehab outing. Corey Sipkin for the NY Post Kodai Senga, pictured July 26, has made just one start for the Mets Nate Danielson Jersey this season. Corey Sipkin for the NY Post Senga will continue throwing, but its unclear what kind of timeline he is facing for a return and whether the Mets would consider him an option for October (provided the team reaches the postseason) at some point. Hopefully were making those decisions, right? Mendoza said before the Mets , on Sunday. But I think its safe to say that for the regular season hes not going to be a player for us were not going to put him in a major league game until he clears all the steps. Explore More Senga has spent the last two months rehabbing from a left calf strain that he . Senga early in spring training that placed him on the injured list to begin the season. During his buildup, the right-hander also had triceps tightne s that delayed his schedule he didnt begin pitching in minor league rehab games until late June. Its been a hard year for him and you feel for him, Mendoza said. Every time hes pushing and wants to take the baseball, he is dealing with something. Hopefully this is nothing serious, but its going to set him back a little as far as game competition. The Francisco Lindor watch reached a full week on Sunday with the shortstops exclusion from the Mets starting lineup for a seventh straight game. Lindor, who is dealing with lower back sorene s, took grounders and swings in the batting cage before the game. Lindor said he was pleased with his workout and remains optimistic he will return this season. Lindor said he still has to run bases and ideally would like to face live pitching before he can return to the lineup. 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! Luis Severino, David Peterson and Sean Manaea will be the Mets starting pitchers for the three games in Atlanta, according to Mendoza. Jose Quintana will start Fridays series opener in Milwaukee. Jonathan Ericsson Jersey