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However, the journey has been fraught with injuries and inconsistencies. Senga's second year was marred by injuries, starting with a spring training injury that kept him out early. He eventually made a surprise postseason start but struggled, especially with sporadic appearances in the NLCS. Expectations for Year Three were high, but injury issues persisted, and when he did pitch, underlying numbers hinted at unsustainability. A hamstring strain—suffered while covering first base in the most typical, unremarkable way—plagued his progression, and upon returning, Senga became essentially Unplayable in terms of reliability.