At first glance, it looks likeĀ New York MetsĀ starting pitcher Kodai Senga is playing well. The 32-year-old is 7-6 with a 3.02 ERA over 22 starts, which is the best ERA for a Mets pitcher with 10-plus starts this year.
However, New York sent Senga down to Triple-A after recording a 6.18 ERA in August. The right-hander notched a 1.26 ERA in April, a 1.89 ERA in May, and a 0.77 ERA in June, but he hasnāt been the same since injuring his hamstring against theĀ Washington NationalsĀ on June 12.
Senga returned on July 11 and didnāt pitch six innings in a start after that. The 6-foot-1, 202-pounder also gave up multiple earned runs in seven of his nine post-injury appearances.
Additionally, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza revealed on Wednesday that Sengaās outlook isnāt improving, viaĀ MLB.comās Anthony DiComo.
āKodai Sengaās live BP session yesterday in Florida went ājust okay,ā per Carlos Mendoza,ā DiComo reported. āHis velocity was down, in the 93 mph range. There was also some concern that the hot weather was fatiguing him. It remains difficult to see the Mets counting on Senga again this season.ā
That means that Senga likely wonāt get to redeem himself after his 2024 playoff performance if New York makes it this season. The 2023 All-Star went 0-1 with a 12.60 ERA in three appearances.
