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’ 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 […]