Kodai Senga appears to hint at Mets rehab disagreement
Kodai Senga has yet to pitch an inning for the Mets this season, but it’s unclear when that will change as the right-hander is dealing with nerve inflammation that recently led to him receiving a cortisone shot. The numerous issues and setbacks Senga has encountered since being suspended with a shoulder injury during spring training […]
Kodai Senga’s latest injury run-in is of ‘low’ concern to Mets
CLEVELAND — Kodai Senga is battling new discomfort that is slowing his rehabilitation. The Mets’ right-hander missed a scheduled bullpen session Sunday because he felt tightness in his triceps, manager Carlos Mendoza said. Mendoza said Senga was examined by the team’s medical personnel and there was a “low-level” concern about the tightness. “He came back […]
Kodai Senga ‘making some strides’ but no date yet for rehab assignment
PHILADELPHIA — Mets officials are starting to receive positive vibes about Kodai Senga’s rehabilitation. The right-handed pitcher halted his pitching progress last week to focus on mechanics due to shoulder tightness, but President of Baseball Operations David Stearns said Thursday that Chiga is feeling better after recent bullpen sessions and is headed to the minors. […]
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 […]