Kodai Senga’s outing typifies Mets’ lingering starting rotation issue
Until Wednesday, the Mets didn't even know if Kodai Senga could start the series finale against the Diamondbacks. Their ace became the latest player to navigate the virus, and he needed an IV “a few days ago” before throwing a bullpen session, and another Thursday before starting. But by the time Senga came out, he […]
Kodai Senga dazzles again as Mets shut out Cardinals
There was no better sign for the Mets than the obvious return of the ace in the first 21 games of the season. Kodai Senga hasn’t hit the batters at the speeds he saw two years ago, but getting a good swing against him is still a challenge. Saturday was a prime example, and as […]
Mets’ Kodai Senga healthy, upbeat after another solid spring outing
PORT STA LUCY — Kodai Senga worked on his mechanic on Friday night and tried to prepare himself to make his first turn in the Mets rotation after Clay Holmes was nominated as the first day starter earlier in the day. The famous Finicky Senga worked four innings against St. Louis on his latest Grapefruitreug […]
Mets’ Kodai Senga impressing as he takes latest step toward normalcy
Port St. Lucy – Kodaisenga approached a mainstay near the top of Sunday's Mets rotation when he threw 50 pitches into the backfield at Clover Park. He faced minor league batsmen and a slight decline in velocity. Assistant pitching coach Desi Dolshell said it would be expected in that type of environment. After coaching with […]
Kodai Senga hits 96 mph as spring debut takes surprising Mets turn
Port St. Lucy – Finally, the ghost has reappeared. Kodai Senga returned to the mound for Monday's match and spoke to Grapefruitreug's action for the Mets team who prefers more bullpen and live batting practice sessions. After a strange season in 2024, Senga's 2025 began with a resolve to return to action. “Finally he was […]
Kodai Senga’s first Mets spring outing will be in two locations
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — The Mets and Kodaisenga have made a compromise. Senga had already wanted to see the action of Grapefruitreug. The Mets were hesitant with pitchers who fought last season injuries that began with spring capsule tensions on their shoulders and so far limited to bullpen sessions and live batting practices. Therefore, both […]
Mets’ Kodai Senga all smiles after passing first spring test
PORT ST. Lucy — With Kodai Senga's broad-faced smile on Saturday, he told the story more than any metric as he walked from the mound at Cloverfield towards the Mets dugout. It was an inning of live batting practice, but it was a good start for a right-handed person. “The fact that he is facing […]
Mets’ Kodai Senga is convinced his injury issues are behind him
Port St. Lucy – Kodaisenga has spent some of the winter in rehabilitation mode at home in winter, with the goal of arriving in spring training ready for normal accumulation for the season. On that count, the Mets' right-hander is sure he's been successful. Senga on Tuesday said he has been “normal and healthy” since […]
The Mets’ fallback options with crucial Kodai Senga decision looming
The Mets' Game 5 plans are still a work in progress. Luis Severino will pitch in Game 3 on Wednesday. Jose Quintana will play in Game 4 on Thursday. In Game 1, where the Mets lost 9-0 to the Dodgers, Kodai Chiga, who gave up two runs in the first inning, came off the mound, […]
Mets name Kodai Senga their NLCS Game 1 starter
In their second consecutive playoff series, the Mets will open Game 1 with their aces. Manager Carlos Mendoza told reporters on Saturday that the Mets' Kodai Chiga is scheduled to start and pitch about three innings in Sunday's NL CS opener against the Dodgers, and that he plans to pitch about three innings the next […]