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 […]
Kodai Senga could return to much improved Mets rotation
Kodai Senga is scheduled to be eligible to go on the disabled list on Sept. 25, but the Mets still must make a decision on the right-hander, who has been out since straining his calf during his only major league start of the season on July 26. The team is hopeful he might provide some […]
Mets’ Jose Quintana open to bullpen move if Kodai Senga returns
PHILADELPHIA — Manager Jose Quintana is a big supporter of Kodai Senga returning to the pitching staff after recovering from a strained left calf that has sidelined him since July. And the left-hander said Sunday that he's willing to pitch in relief if necessary to make space for Senga. “I'm focused on my next start, […]
Kodai Senga’s injury rehab taking next step for Mets
PHILADELPHIA — When the Mets return to Citi Field after this weekend, Kodai Senga's rehab will move into the phase where he faces batters in live batting practice, but team officials remain cautiously optimistic the right-hander will return in some capacity this season. But coach Carlos Mendoza said Friday there were still too many variables […]
Mets’ Kodai Senga throws impressive bullpen session in positive injury return step
For the first time in about six weeks, Kodai Senga took to the mound and showed some powerful pitching. The first signs of a potential late-season weapon, regardless of how he's used, came on Wednesday when the right-hander looked strong, throwing 25 pitches in a bullpen session, Carlos Mendoza reported. “The way the ball came […]
Injured Kodai Senga believes he’ll pitch for Mets again this season
With the Mets making a final push to qualify for the postseason, Kodai Senga said he still believes there's a chance he could return for the final week of the regular season. Senga, who has been sidelined since suffering a serious calf injury in his only start for the Mets this season on July 26, […]
Mets’ Kodai Senga facing critical evaluation in calf injury recovery
The next week to week and a half should reveal whether Senga Kodai can be a key player for the Mets in the postseason. Senga has not pitched in an upright position since suffering a severe left calf strain in the team’s only game of the season on July 26. Three weeks later, Senga was […]