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Mets stay quiet on Pete Alonso while searching for pitching help

The New York Mets do not plan to meet with free-agent Pete Alonso at the winter meetings, even though the All-Star first baseman lives just two hours away

DECEMBER 8 • Associated Press

The hidden wrinkle that could kill a Padres trade for Kodai Senga before it starts The Padres are, and have been, the team to watch this offseason when it comes to targeting starting pitching. The team already lost Dylan Ce...

DECEMBER 8 • FRIARSONBASE.COM

Guardians should avoid trying to rehabilitate this former All-Star pitcher via trade While Kodai Senga had a fantastic season in 2023, he's had two straight seasons filled with setbacks, which doesn't make him a good fit for...

NOVEMBER 13 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Mets predicted to trade Kodai Senga, Jonah Tong for $400M Cy Young winner, bolstering rotation | Sporting News The New York Mets could swing a trade for one of the best starters in the game.

OCTOBER 21 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Which version of Senga will emerge in 2026? Mets wish they knew NEW YORK -- In the closing days of the 2025 season, the man famous for his ghost fork followed the Mets like a specter. Kodai Senga, whom th...

OCTOBER 8 • MLB.COM

Dodgers lead with 26 pitch clock violations. Baz tops pitchers with 6, Butler heads batters with 3

The Los Angeles Dodgers topped the major leagues with 26 pitch clock violations this season

OCTOBER 1 • Associated Press

Mets' GM David Stearns rips Kodai Senga over lack of consistency | Sporting News David Stearns addresses Kodai Senga's struggles over the last two years

OCTOBER 1 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

"Kodai Senga absolutely cannot be one of the leaders" - Fans question David Stearns' stance on Mets $75M fallen ace after rough 2025https://x.com/JuanAndSotoonly/status/1972790449330172215 The New York Mets held the best record in baseball in June and veteran starter Kodai Senga was one of the driving forces behind the team's s...

SEPTEMBER 30 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

'It's Pain': The Mets' $340 Million Payroll Found A Way To Miss the Playoffs

The Mets were equipped to win it all. Instead, it's season that will be chalked up as a complete disappointment.

SEPTEMBER 29 • FOX SPORTS

'It's Pain': The Mets' $340 Million Payroll Found A Way To Miss the Playoffs

Mets can't overcome poor 2nd half of season, miss playoffs with season-ending loss at Miami

The New York Mets entered Sunday’s regular-season finale against the Miami Marlins with a singular goal: win

SEPTEMBER 28 • Associated Press

Carlos Mendoza seemingly reveals fate of Mets' Kodai Senga ahead of postseason | Sporting News Carlos Mendoza seemingly hints at the future of New York Mets pitcher Kodai Senga ahead of the postseason.

SEPTEMBER 26 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Mets provide uncertain update on Kodai Senga following frustrating rehab stint | Sporting News There's no certainty in Kodai Senga's return to the majors this season after an unconvincing stint in the minor leagues.

SEPTEMBER 25 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

'It's just not clicking': Senga running out of time to rejoin Mets CHICAGO -- Don’t count on Kodai Senga returning to the Mets any time soon. Senga, whom the Mets optioned to the Minors earlier this month du...

SEPTEMBER 25 • MLB.COM

Deadspin | Mets weigh options as Kodai Senga struggles in Triple-A start Deadspin | Mets weigh options as Kodai Senga struggles in Triple-A start

SEPTEMBER 20 • DEADSPIN.COM

Takes step back in Triple-A start Senga allowed four runs on six hits and two walks while striking out four across 3.2 innings in a start with Triple-A Syracuse on Thursday.

Impact Senga fanned eight over six innings of one-run ball in his first outing after being demoted to Syracuse, so Thursday's performance was a clear step backward. With Syracuse's season ending Sunday, the plan is for Senga to throw either a simulated game or live batting practice session next, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports. It's looking unlikely at this point that Senga will be able to show enough to convince the Mets he should be included on their postseason roster, should they qualify.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Mendoza nearly confirms harsh reality for Mets' Kodai Senga | Sporting News Carlos Mendoza nearly confirms harsh reality for New York Mets pitcher Kodai Senga as lingering concerns continue to impact his 2025 MLB sea...

SEPTEMBER 19 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Mets predicted to make unfortunate Kodai Senga decision after rough Triple-A outing | Sporting News Kodai Senga's 2025 season might be coming to a close.

SEPTEMBER 19 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Senga struggles in latest Triple-A start On Thursday night, Kodai Senga labored in his second start for Triple-A Syracuse since accepting an option to the Minor Leagues. Senga scatt...

SEPTEMBER 19 • MLB.COM

Senga is not guaranteed a roster spot if the Mets make the playoffs, and Garrett is sidelined again

Kodai Senga might be pitching for a spot on the New York Mets’ postseason pitching staff when he takes the mound for Triple-A Syracuse on Thursday night

SEPTEMBER 18 • Associated Press

Slated for another Triple-A start Senga is expected to make another start at Triple-A Syracuse during the upcoming week, Will Sammon and Tim Britton of The Athletic report.

Impact After accepting a demotion to the minors Sept. 5 following a string of poor outings, Senga shined in his first start with Syracuse this past Friday, striking out eight batters over six innings while allowing one earned run on three hits and no walks. Unless the Mets place a player on a reserve list and recall Senga in a corresponding move, however, the right-hander won't be eligible to join the big club until Sept. 20. With that in mind, he'll stick around at Triple-A and will presumably stay on his typical five days' rest schedule to make his next start Thursday. If all goes well in that outing, Senga will likely rejoin the Mets for the final week of the regular season, but his exact role remains in flux. The Mets are already planning on using Sean Manaea in a piggyback role behind starter Clay Holmes on Tuesday against the Padres as the team transitions from a six-man rotation to a five-man setup during the upcoming week, and Senga could be deployed in a similar capacity as Manaea upon his return to the big club. Rookie Jonah Tong has struggled with both his command and control in his last two starts and may benefit from being used in a tandem when Senga is recalled, if Senga doesn't replace Tong in the rotation outright.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Mets give Kodai Senga update after strong minor league start | Sporting News After Kodai Senga had a solid outing in his first minor league start, manager Carlos Mendoza announced what the next move will be for the st...

SEPTEMBER 13 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Makes case to return to majors Senga allowed one run on three hits over six innings for Triple-A Syracuse on Friday. He struck out eight without walking a batter.

Impact The 32-year-old right-hander allowed himself to be optioned to the minors to try and get right after stumbling to a 6.56 ERA, 1.71 WHIP and 35:22 over his last eight starts and 35.2 innings for the Mets, and Senga's first turn in the Syracuse rotation provided a great deal of hope that he might still be able to boost New York's fading playoff hopes, as he fired 52 of 74 pitches for strikes in an efficient performance. Per Jared Greenspan of MLB.com, the original plan was to have Senga make two starts at Triple-A to get used to some mechanical tweaks before a return to the majors was considered, but with Jonah Tong having been routed by the Rangers on Friday and the Mets' lead over the Giants for the final wild-card spot in the NL having slipped to half a game, the organization may not be able to afford that kind of patience. Absent an IL move to create a spot on the 26-man roster for him, Senga isn't eligible to return to the Mets until Sept. 20.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Senga K's 8 over 6 strong innings in 1st Triple-A start after option NEW YORK -- On Friday night, Kodai Senga tossed six innings of one-run ball in his first start with Triple-A Syracuse since accepting an opt...

SEPTEMBER 13 • MLB.COM

Mets' Kodai Senga to begin minor league stint Friday | Sporting News 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 st...

SEPTEMBER 12 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

2025 MLB Contender Rankings: Who On These 20 Teams Should Step Up?

Want to see your team reach the postseason? All of these players could be doing a bit more going into the stretch.

SEPTEMBER 8 • FOX SPORTS

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