Mets notes: Latest on Kodai Senga, Tyrone Taylor gets lead-off nod, Carlos Mendoza's rest philosophy

New York Mets ace Kodai Senga is scheduled to throw his second live batting practice session on Saturday, manager Carlos Mendoza divulged on Wednesday before his club took on the Chicago Cubs. Senga faced hitters in a live setting on Monday for the first time since suffering a strained shoulder during spring training that landed him on the injured list. The 31-year-old right-hander faced 21 batters on Monday and is expected to get “two ups,” on Saturday, per Mendoza. With Brandon Nimmo getting a scheduled day off on Wednesday, fourth outfielder Tyrone Taylor was given the opportunity to bat lead-off by Mendoza.