KODAI SENGA NEWS

Mets urged to land $180 million superstar to pair with Kodai Senga | Sporting News The New York Mets will have plenty of money to spend this winter and could be in the market for a massive splash.

NOVEMBER 4 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Unlikely to pitch Friday after all Mets manager Carlos Mendoza indicated that Senga is unlikely to pitch Friday in Game 5 of the NLCS against the Dodgers, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

Impact Mendoza had previously said Senga would be used in some capacity. However, David Peterson will start the game and it now appears Mendoza doesn't intend to use Senga in relief, barring an emergency. Senga started Game 1 of the NLCS and yielded three runs with a 0:4 K:BB over 1.1 innings.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Peterson gets Game 5 nod; Senga available in relief NEW YORK -- If the Mets turn to Kodai Senga in relief on Friday, they won’t know exactly what to expect. But it’s entirely possible he will...

OCTOBER 18 • MLB.COM

Could pitch in relief in Game 5 Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said Wednesday that Senga will pitch Friday in Game 5 of the NLCS versus the Dodgers, although not necessarily as the starter, Tim Healey of Newsday rep...

Impact Senga started Game 1 of the NLCS and struggled mightily, allowing three runs with a 0:4 K:BB over 1.1 innings. While Mendoza is committed to giving the right-hander another shot in Game 5, it appears it could come as a reliever.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Kodai Senga's brutal short start sends Mets to NLCS Game 1 loss to Dodgers Kodai Senga's brutal short start sends Mets to NLCS Game 1 loss to Dodgers, Newsday's Mets beat writer Tim Healey reports.

OCTOBER 14 • NEWSDAY.COM

Mets' Kodai Senga struggles with control, knocked out in 2nd inning by Dodgers in NLCS opener

New York Mets starter Kodai Senga lasted just 10 batters and got only four outs in the National League Championship opener, struggling with control as the Los Angeles Dodgers took...

OCTOBER 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mets tab Kodai Senga for Game 1, Sean Manaea for Game 2 The New York Mets will send Kodai Senga to the mound in Game 1 of the National League Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on...

OCTOBER 12 • SACBEE.COM

Mets tab Kodai Senga for Game 1, Sean Manaea for Game 2 The New York Mets will send Kodai Senga to the mound in Game 1 of the National League Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on...

OCTOBER 12 • THESTATE.COM

Senga's comeback to continue with start for Mets in Game 1 of NLCS vs Dodgers

New York Mets pitcher Kodai Senga will start Game 1 of the National League Championship Series against Jack Flaherty and the Los Angeles Dodgers, continuing his comeback from injur...

OCTOBER 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Named NLCS Game 1 starter Senga will start Game 1 of the NLCS against the Dodgers on Sunday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

Impact Senga managed to last only two innings during his start in Game 1 of the NLDS -- his first time pitching since suffering a left calf strain in late July. There's a good chance he makes another abbreviated start Sunday, opening up an opportunity for David Peterson to possibly work as a bulk reliever.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to start NLCS Game 1 Senga is likely to start Game 1 of the NLCS on Sunday, Andy Martino of SNY.tv reports.

Impact The Mets don't know their opponent yet, but it appears they're leaning toward giving the ball to Senga rather than Sean Manaea or Luis Severino, regardless of whether they're playing the Padres or Dodgers. Senga went two innings in his lone NLDS start and would be limited again Sunday, with David Peterson likely to serve as a bulk innings option.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Mets' Kodai Senga has viral reaction to Francisco Lindor grand slam

Mets right-hander Kodai Senga had a priceless reaction to Francisco Lindor's go-ahead grand slam against the Phillies in Game 4.

OCTOBER 10

Likely to start potential Game 5 Mets manager Carlos Mendoza indicated Monday that Senga is likely to start a potential Game 5 of the NLDS against the Phillies, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Mendoza is holding off on naming a starter until he knows whether the game will be necessary, but Senga is tentatively lined up after recovering from his Game 1 start with no issues. Senga allowed one run over two innings in Game 1 and is expected to be stretched out for three frames in a potential Game 5 start.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies' first-inning home run actually helped Mets' Kodai Senga in NLDS start Mets used five pitchers in 6-2 win over Phillies in NLDS Game 1

OCTOBER 6 • NJ.COM

Activated from IL, set to start Senga (calf/triceps) was officially activated from the 60-day injured list Saturday, per MLB's transaction log.

Impact The Mets made arguably the biggest headline of the postseason so far when they announced Friday that Senga would be the team's Game 1 starter versus Philadelphia in the NLDS. The right-handed hurler pitched all of one game in the majors this season, going 5.1 innings against Atlanta on July 26 and allowing two runs on two hits and one walk while striking out nine batters. Senga left that game due to a calf strain but was able to get back on the mound in time to log one minor-league rehab appearances, tossing a scoreless inning for Triple-A Syracuse on Sept. 21. It remains to be seen how deep Senga will be allowed to pitch into Saturday's game against Philadelphia given his injuries and limited workload this season.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Mets shock everybody by naming long-injured ace Kodai Senga as Game 1 starter vs. Phillies Kodai Senga has pitched just once this season and will return from injury for a huge NLDS game.

OCTOBER 4 • USATODAY.COM

MLB Playoffs: Mets Make Surprising NLDS Roster Decision About Kodai Senga Kodai Senga has been basically unavailable to the New York Mets all season, but he’ll play a pivotal role in their NLDS roster plans.

OCTOBER 4 • KANSASCITY.COM

In surprise move, Mets name Kodai Senga as Game 1 starter for NL Division Series vs. Phillies - The Boston Globe The 31-year-old Japanese pitcher made just one start this season as he dealt with injuries that included tightness in his right triceps.

OCTOBER 4 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Mets name Kodai Senga their Game 1 starter against the Phillies in the NLDS

Kodai Senga is the surprise Game 1 starter for the New York Mets when they open the NL Division Series on Saturday against the Philadelphia Phillies

OCTOBER 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Named NLDS Game 1 starter Mets manager Carlos Mendoza announced Friday that Senga (calf/triceps) will start Saturday in Game 1 of the NLDS in Philadelphia, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact It's not a huge surprise that Senga will be on the roster, but Mendoza throwing him right into the fire in Game 1 is a bit of a shocker. Senga has started just one game all season for the Mets due to shoulder, triceps and calf injuries and that start came two-and-a-half months ago. Mendoza didn't reveal how long he thought Senga could go Saturday, but he's not close to stretched out for a normal workload. The righty threw 15 pitches in a rehab start back on Sept. 21 and 25 pitches in a live batting practice session Monday. David Peterson and Tylor Megill are candidates to eat some innings after Senga in Game 1.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Reports: Kodai Senga might make Mets' NLDS roster Kodai Senga, after missing almost the entire regular season due to injuries, is a candidate to make the New York Mets’ roster for the Nation...

OCTOBER 4 • KANSASCITY.COM

Throws live batting practice Senga (calf/triceps) threw a 25-pitch live batting practice session Monday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Senga is not on the Mets' National League Wild Card Series roster after feeling tightness in his right tricep during a late-September rehab outing. However, the club is not ruling him out for the NLDS, should they advance. If Senga is added to the NLDS roster, he would be used in relief.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Kodai Senga won't pitch for Mets in regular season after feeling triceps tightness

Mets pitcher Kodai Senga felt tightness in his right triceps during a minor league rehab outing and won’t pitch during the regular season

SEPTEMBER 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out through regular season Manager Carlos Mendoza said Sunday that Senga (calf) will not return during the regular season after the right-hander felt tightness in his triceps during a rehab outing with Tripl...

Impact Senga will continue to throw, which suggests a return during the postseason may still be on the table, but he will end the regular season having made a lone appearance with the big club. The 31-year-old began the season on the injured list with a shoulder strain and then strained his calf in his 2024 debut in July. His innings will be tough to project in 2025 after the injury-plagued season.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Mets' Kodai Senga sharp in one-inning rehab start Kodai Senga threw one scoreless inning while walking one and striking out two on 15 pitches with Triple-A Syracuse.

SEPTEMBER 22 • NYPOST.COM