Kodai Senga still trending in ‘right direction’ for Mets return
MIAMI — Kodai Senga’s latest rehab outing ended up being awful, but that won’t factor into the Mets’ plans for the right-hander. If Senga feels better over the next day or two, he is expected to pitch for the Mets and take the mound against the Braves on Friday at Citi Field. Senga is scheduled […]
Mets’ Kodai Senga set for next rehab start
MIAMI — Kodai Senga is scheduled to pitch Saturday against the Rochester Red Wings and potentially face the Atlanta Braves next weekend. The Japanese right-hander is scheduled to throw 80-85 pitches at Triple-A Syracuse in a rehab appearance, after which Mets officials will determine whether he’s ready to make his major league debut in 2024. […]
Mets’ second half success rests on Kodai Senga and Edwin Diaz
The Mets have 67 games remaining to play to maintain or improve on their current playoff position, and the contributions of two former All-Star pitchers would be tantamount to achieving that once-unthinkable goal. Starting pitcher Kodai Senga hasn’t pitched in the majors this season because of shoulder and triceps injuries, and closer Edwin Diaz has […]
Mets still figuring out when Kodai Senga will make rotation return
Manager Carlos Mendoza has yet to reveal his plans for the Mets’ starting rotation following the All-Star break on Friday in Miami, but said it has not yet been decided when Kodai Senga will return to the starting lineup. Senga, who hasn’t pitched this season because of shoulder and triceps injuries, is scheduled to make […]
Mets weighing when Kodai Senga will make next rehab start
The Mets plan to wait to see if Kodai Senga is healthy, but the rehabbing ace could be rescheduled for his next minor league appearance and pitch on the standard four-day rest period. Over the past year and a half, the Mets have given Senga as many days of rest between starts as possible, similar […]
How Kodai Senga fared in second Mets rehab start
Kodai Senga reached his pitch limit before completing the third inning on Tuesday, but he held opposing pitchers scoreless for the second straight game since beginning his minor league rehab program. Making his Triple-A Syracuse debut, the right-hander pitched 2 2/3 scoreless innings against Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, allowing just two hits and walking two while striking out […]
Kodai Senga heads to Triple-A Syracuse for next Mets rehab start
WASHINGTON — Kodai Senga passed his first test in a minor-league rehab appearance and will move up two levels for his next test. The Mets right-hander is scheduled to pitch for Triple-A Syracuse next week, possibly as soon as Tuesday, according to manager Carlos Mendoza, and will throw 50 pitches. Senga threw 35 pitches, reaching […]
Kodai Senga dominates in first rehab outing in positive Mets sign
Kodai Senga showed his usual powerful pitching after returning to the mound. In his first rehab start of 2024, the 31-year-old pitched 2 2/3 innings for the Mets’ High-A affiliate, Brooklyn Cyclones, allowing no runs and no hits while striking out six. Senga threw 35 pitches on Wednesday night, facing batters in a game for […]
Mets’ Kodai Senga hopes to pitch in rehab game next week
Pitcher Kodai Senga hopes to pitch in a minor league game next week. The Mets right-hander expects to face batters in batting practice on Thursday and then, if all goes well, be ready to take the final big step in his rehab by pitching in a minor league game. “Everything’s feeling really good, so I […]
Mets’ Kodai Senga completes 30-pitch bullpen session: ‘good sign’
Kodai Senga flashed a smile for his manager after completing about 30 bullpen pitches on Wednesday, which manager Carlos Mendoza called a “good sign” for the Mets and their injured ace. Senga, the runner-up for the National League’s 2023 Rookie of the Year award, has not pitched this season after suffering from right shoulder periarthritis […]