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.
Once Kodai Senga and Sean Manaea make their respective returns to the New York Mets' starting rotation, this staff will be the healthiest it has been all season long.
The Mets started off the week slow, losing two out of three to the Baltimore Orioles. They bounced back later in the week against the Royals, winning two out of three and taking the series.
It appears increasingly likely that the New York Mets are going to add a pitcher via trade before the July 31 deadline. This is made apparent by the fact that the Mets' rotation has dealt with several recent injuries (although Kodai Senga is set to return this weekend).
With Kodai Senga set to start Friday’s game after being activated from the injured list, the New York Mets cleared roster space by parting ways with a veteran who saved the bullpen Thursday.
A sudden power surge has helped fuel a needed winning streak for the Kansas City Royals. However, the scheduled mound return of New York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga might keep the homer-happy Royals in check.
After their victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday, the New York Mets have won five of their last seven games. Furthermore, they are now once again at the top of the NL East standings, though they are tied with the Philadelphia Phillies.
Prior to Tuesday’s series opener in Baltimore, the New York Mets revealed their plans for two top-end starters rehabbing from injuries. According to Mets manager Carlos Mendoza, right-hander Kodai Senga is set to start Friday’s game in Kansas City.
Even though the New York Mets have seemed to right the ship somewhat over the past five or so games after a brutal stretch in the second half of June, there are still some clear places where New York's roster can improve before the July 31 trade deadline arrives.
The New York Mets’ starting rotation and lineup could be getting some reinforcements right before next week’s All-Star break. Before Sunday’s Subway Series finale, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said right-hander Kodai Senga feels physically fine after Saturday’s outing with Double-A Binghamton, despite not having his sharpest stuff.
In what might have been his only rehab start, New York Mets starting pitcher Kodai Senga wasn't particularly sharp. Pitching in his first live game since suffering a hamstring strain in June, Senga lasted just 3.2 innings for the Double-A Binghamton Rumble Ponies on Saturday.
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.
Ever since Kodai Senga went down with a hamstring injury, the New York Mets have struggled mightily. But the club just snapped a four-game losing streak, and now has some positive news about their rehabbing starter.
New York Mets ace Kodai Senga (7-3, 1.47 ERA) has been a godsend for his team this season. The only problem is that the right-hander is not available right now.
The New York Mets are coming off a three-game sweep over the Washington Nationals at Citi Field for their second consecutive series sweep. They took down the Colorado Rockies in three games as well.
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.
Pitcher Kodai Senga strained his right hamstring in the top of the sixth inning during the New York Mets’ 4-3 win over the Washington Nationals on Thursday afternoon.
The New York Mets did what they do best on Thursday — find a way to win. New York got by the Washington Nationals, 4-3, to sweep the series and strengthen its stronghold over the National League East.
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.
The National League ERA leader takes the mound Thursday afternoon for the New York Mets. However, Kodai Senga isn't the only pitcher who can stake a claim to being the Mets' ace.
Following a magical run to the National League Championship Series in 2024, the New York Mets are focused on going all the way this season. Kodai Senga missed out on most of the hysteria due to a calf injury, but he is making up for lost time with a sensational start to 2025.