Kodai Senga's time with the New York Mets feels like it's coming to an unfortunate end. After coming over from Japan in 2023 and finishing second in National League Rookie of the Year voting, Senga has struggled to reach the same heights.
At the start of every season, we do a ‘Bold Predictions’ piece here on Amazin’ Avenue. Last year, my bold prediction was a sub-2.50 ERA for Kodai Senga.
Heading into the second half of the 2026 MLB season, the NL Rookie of the Year race seemed as though it was all but wrapped up. With Sal Stewart crushing 19 homers and driving in 65 runs en route to his first career All-Star selection, it seemed like his competition wouldn’t come close to similar numbers by the end of the season.
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The New York Mets were hoping to shake off their 2025 second-half collapse and return to the postseason in 2026. Instead, the Mets finished in the NL East basement for the first time since 2003. That leaves plenty of questions as the team looks to get back on track in 2027.
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The New York Mets were reportedly desperate to trade pitcher Kodai Senga during the 2025-26 offseason.
Despite a season full of countless failures for the New York Mets in 2026, they may have found a victory as the season winds down. Kodai Senga’s major league career ebbs and flows about as much as possible.
For the first time since being moved to a high-leverage relief role, former New York Mets starter Kodai Senga suffered a loss.
With the New York Mets losing to the Chicago White Sox on Saturday, 2-1, it came off a walk-off home run, let go by pitcher Kodai Senga, as it’s the second walk-off victory for the team in the series.
Kodai Senga is learning to love his temporary role as the New York Mets’ closer with some help from Michael Jackson. During Wednesday’s game against the visiting San Diego Padres at Citi Field in Queens, Senga debuted an entrance video out of the bullpen, with the King of Pop’s “Beat It” playing.
Kodai Senga notched his second career save Thursday night, and afterward he opened up about the song that has become part of his new role. The Mets rallied past the Washington Nationals 4-1 in the series opener, with Senga closing out the ninth by allowing a hit and striking out one to preserve the win.
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The Mets traded away a number of relievers ahead of this week’s deadline. That leaves them with the opportunity to experiment and they are going to get a look at Kodai Senga as a leverage reliever, per Anthony DiComo of MLB.com.
Senga discussed his move to the bullpen amid a disastrous season.
General manager A.J. Preller is no stranger to finding creative ways to improve the San Diego Padres. His latest rumored trade targets would fall under that umbrella.
The New York Mets have made a decision regarding struggling starting pitcher Kodai Senga.
New York Mets starting pitcher Kodai Senga produced a disappointing outing for a second straight start.
Senga's MLB career has been rather disappointing.
Senga had a rough outing in his first start since April.
The New York Mets may not have pitcher Kodai Senga back for some time.
It sounds like the Mets may be running out of patience with Kodai Senga, who was viewed as the club's potential future ace not all that long ago.
The Mets need Kodai Senga back, but his latest start with Triple-A Syracuse did not exactly calm anything down. He threw 5 innings against Scranton-Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday and allowed 3 earned runs, 6 hits, 2 walks, 2 hit batters, and 2 wild pitches on 91 pitches.
Starting pitching will be the key to winning what should be a competitive National League East division.
The New York Mets need Kodai Senga to return to form as they look to contend for a playoff berth in 2026.
This upcoming season could be a make-or-break one for New York Mets right-handed starting pitcher Kodai Senga. Senga has dealt with injuries plaguing his last two season with the Mets and is looking to get back on track by staying healthy for the entirety of 2026.
One of the bigger questions surrounding the New York Mets this offseason involved pitcher Kodai Senga.
Kodai Senga experienced a rough 2025 season, but it sounds like he may be back on track for 2026.
New York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga has indicated to the club that he would prefer to remain in Queens for next season rather than be traded elsewhere this winter, according to a report from Will Sammon of The Athletic.
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