Mets’ Kodai Senga explains strange pause in rehab
Kodai Chiga believes mechanical problems contributed at least “partially” to this spring’s injury, which is why progress is being paused until he can give birth with complete peace of mind, he said. Told. The Mets ace has progressed from pitching north to flat field and then pitching from the mound to opposing batters, which he […]
Mets’ Kodai Senga fixing mechanical issues before resuming rehab
A day after manager Carlos Mendoza warned the world that Kodai Senga’s rehabilitation from the shoulder strain he suffered in the spring had been slowed at best, there’s still not much clarity on pitcher Kodai Senga, who is expected to be the Mets’ ace this season. It wasn’t. The Mets insist Chiga is physically fine […]
Mets appear to have paused Kodai Senga’s rehab progress
The Mets aren’t classifying Kodai Senga’s situation as a setback, but the ace’s progress appears to have stalled during his rehabilitation. Chiga prepared to face batters in live batting practice settings for the first time on April 29 and again last Sunday, the final step before the pitcher begins his rehab assignment. There are many […]
Mets’ Kodai Senga faces live hitters for first time since injury
Hours before Monday’s loss, the Mets’ dugout was crowded with staff and front office executives, including director of baseball operations David Stearns, hoping to catch a glimpse of the team’s ace. Kodai Senga took the mound to face a batter for the first time since sustaining a right shoulder joint contusion in February. They weren’t […]
Mets’ Kodai Senga likely won’t pitch before June
ATLANTA — The Mets made public Wednesday a decision that had been made within the organization long ago. Kodai Senga will definitely miss most of May and probably won’t pitch until June. Because he needed to be on the 40-man roster, the Mets placed Chiga on the 60-day injured list, meaning the right-hander’s earliest return […]
Mets’ Kodai Senga might need extra time before throwing again
PORT STREET LUCIE — It may take longer than expected for Kodai Chiga to start pitching again. This Friday, Chiga will be out for three weeks after receiving a PRP injection due to tightness in his right shoulder. However, while that date was initially targeted as a possible return to pitching for the right-handed pitcher, […]
Mets increase push to upgrade rotation after Kodai Senga injury
The Mets have been working to strengthen their rotation, and have stepped up their efforts since Kodai Senga left the team. The bigger question is whether they will seriously consider Jordan Montgomery. But for now, they’re looking for depth. They tried to acquire Julio Teheran, who was traded to the Orioles, but the Orioles showed […]
Mets already have Kodai Senga arm worry in spring training
It’s not even March yet, and the Mets already have health concerns for their best starting pitcher. Coach Carlos Mendoza told reporters on Wednesday that Kodai Senga felt fatigue in his arm after Tuesday’s side session and was being examined by the training staff. “He was on the mound yesterday, he was on the mound […]
Mets’ Tylor Megill hopes new splitter can rival Kodai Senga’s ‘ghost fork’
PORT STREET SEA — Tyler Megill has a new toy he hopes to show off when he starts facing batters in the Mets’ live batting practice in the coming days. “It’s pretty good,” Megill said Friday. The toy was a splitter, a pitch he learned from Kodai Senga last year, but he didn’t use it […]
Mets’ Kodai Senga taking modest approach regarding ‘ace’ label
PORT STREET LUCIE — Kodai Senga chose humility over bravado Wednesday when asked about wearing the “ace” label in the Mets’ starting rotation this season. “I think being asked a question like this means that some people might think of me that way,” the Japanese right-hander said in his first official appearance as a pitcher […]