From Grocery Aisles to Major League: Hayden Senger's Big Break

After years in the minors and working at a grocery store in off-seasons, Hayden Senger has been called up to join the New York Mets' Major League roster. Drafted in 2018, Senger will serve as a backup catcher. His call-up is a milestone in his hard-fought career.

Hayden Senger's journey from grocery store aisles to Major League Baseball marked a significant milestone on Wednesday as he earned a call-up to the New York Mets' roster.

The 27-year-old, who was drafted by the Mets in 2018 and played for affiliate teams like the Brooklyn Cyclones, worked off-seasons at a grocery store to supplement his income. His perseverance paid off as Mets manager Carlos Mendoza informed him of his promotion.

Senger will serve as a backup catcher in the Mets' season opener against the Houston Astros, supporting Luis Torrens following Francisco Alvarez's recent hand injury.

(With inputs from agencies.)