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 […]
Kodai Senga could be a Mets option for NLDS Game 5
Even if the NLDS is extended to five games, Kodai Senga will remain in the Mets' pitching plans. Manager Carlos Mendoza says the right-hander is “on the right track” if the Mets need a starting pitcher for Game 5 against the Phillies. Sean Manaea is scheduled to start for the Mets on Tuesday at Citi […]
Kodai Senga’s solid return adds intriguing NLDS possibility
PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies have seen a ghost, and if things fall apart, they might see one again. Pitcher Kodai Senga made his NL start against the Phillies on Saturday at Citizens Bank Park, and although he gave up one run in the 6-2 win, he was otherwise just as good as ever. He looked […]
Mets’ Kodai Senga won’t return during regular season
Kodai Senga made an abbreviated rehab appearance at Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday but will not return to the Mets during the regular season. The right-hander threw just 15 pitches in the game because of a triceps strain, manager Carlos Mendoza said, and he won't be eligible for a limited return to the Mets this week. […]
Mets’ Kodai Senga sharp in one-inning rehab start
Kodai Senga threw 15 pitches for Triple-A Syracuse, allowing no runs in one inning, walking one and striking out two. The right-handed pitcher, who is recovering from a left calf injury, did not pitch the second inning after Syracuse's offense scored eight runs in a lengthy bottom of the first inning. Mets ace Kodai Senga […]
Mets’ Kodai Senga to make short rehab start on Saturday
Kodai Senga will play one game before the minor league season ends this weekend and then be evaluated for a possible return to the Mets. The right-hander is scheduled to throw one or two innings (up to 35 pitches) at Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday in his first and only rehab start since returning from a […]
Kodai Senga set for rehab start with eyes on joining Mets in playoffs
Kodai Senga is hoping to pitch this weekend. This will just be a minor league rehab game with Triple-A Syracuse, but the hope is that it will lead to him returning to the Mets staff in some role by the postseason. “That's my goal,” Senga said through an interpreter Wednesday at Citi Field. “I need […]