Kodai Senga's losing streak continues after latest poor outing

New York Mets starting pitcher Kodai Senga. Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

Mets pitcher Kodai Senga's losing streak continues after latest poor outing

By Andrew Wright | Last updated Jun 23, 2026 9:59 PM ET

Prior to the 2023 MLB season, the New York Mets secured one of the biggest free agents in right-handed pitcher Kodai Senga, signing him to a five-year, $75 million contract.

Fast forward to present day, and Senga's MLB career has been rather disappointing.

Kodai Senga is winless since June 12, 2025

After earning the loss in Tuesday's game against the Chicago Cubs, Senga fell to 0-6 on the season. Not only is he winless on the season, but it's been over a full calendar year since Senga's last win.

That last win came June 12, 2025, when Senga went 5 2/3 innings and allowed no runs in a 4-3 win over the Washington Nationals. Since that start, Senga has earned the losing decision nine times in 15 starts.

Kodai Senga looked dominant in the first inning tonight, hitting 99 mph and striking out a pair.

In the second inning, Senga walked two batters (including one with the bases loaded), hit another and allowed five runs. He was subsequently booed off the mound. pic.twitter.com/6oR1gvT16T
— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) June 23, 2026

What are the next steps for Kodai Senga and the Mets?

With his season ERA up over 10.00 now, Senga may have diminished any trade value he has in what has been a disappointing season for the Mets.

Along with his diminished value, Senga has also struggled to stay healthy in the MLB, finding himself on the injured list at some point in each of his first four seasons.

A trade of the once-distinguished and prized NBP ace seems far-fetched, meaning New York may be stuck with the final season-and-a-half of Senga's contract.

Andrew Wright

Andrew "Dew" Wright graduated from Charleston Southern University with a degree in Communication Studies. He is a lifelong Chicago Cubs and Washington Commanders fan.

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