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 […]
Mets’ Kodai Senga set for return Friday vs. rival Braves
Senga Kodai spent most of last season thriving on a struggling team that will now find itself in postseason contention. The Mets right-hander threw bullpen sessions at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday and then said he’ll be ready for his first start of the season Friday against the Braves at Citi Field. “The team is doing […]
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 […]