Kodai Senga: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

New York Mets News / Sporting News / September 12

Mets' Kodai Senga to begin minor league stint Friday

After the New York Mets sent starting pitcher Kodai Senga to the minor leagues last week to find his rhythm again, he will make his first start in Syracuse on Friday.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / September 11

New York Mets announce next step for Kodai Senga

New York Mets starting pitcher Kodai Senga will take this important next step during his minor league stint. As first reported by Anthony DiComo of MLB.com, Senga will make his first minor league rehab start on Friday for Triple-A Syracuse, according to manager Carlos Mendoza.

New York Mets News / CBSSports.com / September 6

Mets explain move to six-man rotation as they try to find right mix of veterans and rookies for October

Brandon Sproat is coming up, Kodai Senga is heading down, and the Mets are zeroing in on the playoffs

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New York Mets News / Stadium Rant / September 6

What Does The Future Hold For The Mets And Kodai Senga After Getting Demoted?

As of today, the New York Mets are sending down Kodai Senga to make room for one of their top pitching prospects in Brandon Sproat. While Senga is most likely only going to be down there for a few starts or outings, what if he doesn’t get back to the pitcher he once was?

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / September 6

Phillies news: Harrison Bader, bullpen, Kodai Senga

Looks like that outfield rotation is working right now, huh? Having all three members of the outfield hitting a home run last night certainly makes Rob Thomson look a lot smarter for finally giving the players playing the best the most chances at the plate.

New York Mets News / Field Level Media / September 5

Mets option Kodai Senga to Triple-A; Francisco Alvarez returns from IL

The New York Mets optioned right-hander Kodai Senga to Triple-A Syracuse after a string of poor outings, the team said Friday, a move that required the pitcher's consent under his contract.

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New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 5

Mets make shocking Kodai Senga decision amid struggles

The Mets announced Friday that right-hander Kodai Senga has been optioned to Triple-A Syracuse.

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New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 4

Mets’ possible Kodai Senga move draws response from insider

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New York Mets News / Yardbarker / September 4

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New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / September 3

Mets manager gets blunt about potential Kodai Senga minor league demotion

After New York Mets pitcher Kodai Senga's brutal start against the Miami Marlins on August 31 (where he gave up 5 earned runs in just 4.2 innings pitched, marking 10 straight starts that he has failed to pitch six innings), Mets manager Carlos Mendoza made a cryptic comment about Senga's future in his team's rotation.

New York Mets News / Athlon Sports / September 3

Mets All-Star Bracing for Potential Demotion Before MLB Playoffs

The New York Mets hold the last National League wild-card spot with their 75-64 record. To maintain their playoff positioning through the end of the regular season, the Mets are considering some drastic changes.

New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 3

Mets Notes: Senga, Taylor, Marte

The Mets’ rotation has gotten a huge helping hand from rookies Nolan McLean and Jonah Tong over the past few weeks, which has helped paper over a series of underwhelming performances from the veterans who were expected to hold down key roles.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / September 2

Mets manager gets clear about Kodai Senga's future in rotation

New York Mets hurler Kodai Senga produced yet another mediocre performance during his team's 5-1 loss to the Miami Marlins on August 31. Senga gave up 5 earned runs in just 4.2 innings pitched in that game, thus marking the 10th consecutive start that Senga has failed to pitch six full innings for his club.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 7

MLB-leading Brewers look to stay hot against slumping Mets

The visiting New York Mets will look to get back on track behind right-hander Kodai Senga against the surging Milwaukee Brewers on Friday in the opener of a three-game series.

New York Mets News / Last Word On Sports / August 3

The Reasons for Kodai Senga’s Post-Injury Struggles

The proud owner of the ghost fork is suddenly looking human. Kodai Senga joins the laundry list of New York Mets players currently struggling as the calendar flips to August.

New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 28

Mets’ Kodai Senga addresses glaring issue in rough start vs. Giants

The New York Mets have now recovered their form after a brutal slump last month, and they are back on top of the NL East with a 1.5-game cushion over the Philadelphia Phillies to boot after a three-game sweep of the falling San Francisco Giants.

New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 6

How Mets’ Kodai Senga pitched in rehab start

The New York Mets have been struggling a bit recently, and some of those problems are coming on the mound. New York doesn’t have the same depth in its starting rotation that some of the other World Series contenders around the league do, and the injury to Kodai Senga has amplified that.

New York Mets News / Field Level Media / July 5

Mets' RHP Kodai Senga makes Double-A rehab start

New York Mets right-handed pitcher Kodai Senga showed positive progress toward his return to the starting rotation after pitching into the fourth inning of his Double-A rehab start on Saturday.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / June 13

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New York Mets News / Athlon Sports / June 13

Mets Make Immediate Roster Move After Kodai Senga News

The New York Mets lost ace Kodai Senga in Thursday's win over the Washington Nationals, but have already brought in some reinforcements. Senga was hurt in the sixth inning of the 4-3 win when he ran to cover first base on a ground ball and fielded a high throw from first baseman Pete Alonso.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / June 13

Injury to All-Star ace will test Mets' pitching depth

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New York Mets News / Field Level Media / June 12

Mets P Kodai Senga exits with apparent leg injury

New York Mets starting pitcher Kodai Senga exited Thursday's game against the visiting Washington Nationals because of an apparent right leg injury. With one out in the sixth, Senga raced over to cover first base on a grounder by CJ Abrams.