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 […]
Mets ace Kodai Senga likely to miss rest of season after freak calf injury
The New York Mets continued their strong run with the return of ace Kodai Senga and the fans at Citi Field went wild on Friday night against the Atlanta Braves. But Senga’s return didn’t appear to last long, as manager Carlos Mendoza said a high calf sprain he suffered in the top of the sixth […]
Tylor Megill’s Mets rotation future uncertain after Kodai Senga’s injury
Despite Kodai Senga’s sudden injury in his season debut on Friday, this could be a one-year season for Tyler Megill. Senga left the game in the top of the sixth inning after straining his left calf while trying to avoid an infield popup. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said he plans to revert to a five-man […]