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MAY 5, 2023 • NJ.COM

Taking ball Friday Senga's next scheduled start will be Friday against the Rockies, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports.

Impact Senga last pitched on April 26, so he will be starting on eight days' rest. The right-hander has 32 strikeouts over his first 26 major-league innings but has battled control issues with 18 walks. Senga hasn't gone beyond five innings in any of his last three outings.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Handed first loss of season Senga (3-1) took the loss Wednesday, allowing two runs on five hits and four walks over five innings against the Nationals. He struck out seven.

Impact Both of Senga's allowed runs came in the second inning as Lane Thomas and CJ Abrams each hit singles that drove in a run. Though he only gave up two runs in the start, Senga's command issues persisted as he walked four batters for the third straight start. The 30-year-old has been disappointing to start the season after inking a five-year deal with the Mets this offseason, averaging a modest 4.15 ERA to pair with a 6.23 BB/9 and a 0.56 HR/9.

APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unbeaten Mets rookie Kodai Senga gets first look at Nats The New York Mets were shut out on Tuesday upon their return from a season-high 10-game road trip.

APRIL 26, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Start pushed back to Wednesday Mets manager Buck Showalter announced Friday that Senga will make his next start Wednesday against the Nationals, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

Impact Senga was originally scheduled to start Tuesday against the Nationals in Citi Field, but he'll get an extra day of rest. The Mets will need to make a decision for who will start Tuesday against Washington, and it could very well be Jose Butto that gets the ball for that outing.

APRIL 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Registers third win of season Senga (3-0) earned the win Thursday, allowing four runs on five hits over five innings against the Giants. He struck out four and walked four.

Impact While this was hardly a dominant start, Senga pitched well enough to take advantage of the Mets' lively offense last night. The right-hander now has a 4.29 ERA and 1.52 WHIP through the first four starts of his career. The former three-time Nippon Professional Baseball (Japanese league) All-Star is tentatively slated to face the Nationals at home in his next appearance.

APRIL 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Has worst start of young career Senga did not factor into the decision Friday, allowing four runs on seven hits and four walks over 4.2 innings against Oakland. He struck out seven.

Impact Senga had his first shaky start in the big leagues after allowing just two earned runs in his first 11.1 innings pitched. The Japanese international was lucky to avoid the loss in this one, as the Mets were able to tack on 17 runs. On the bright side, the rookie has recorded 21 strikeouts so far this year, good for 40th in the league. If Senga can keep using his forkball to force swings and misses, he could have a bright future in the MLB.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kodai Senga, Mets pose challenge to Athletics Kodai Senga introduces his already-fabled “ghost forkball” pitch to America’s West Coast when the New York Mets open a three-game interleagu...

APRIL 14, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Kodai Senga mystifies Marlins to win home debut with Mets - The Boston Globe The Japanese rookie with the disappearing “ghost forkball” fired six innings of three-hit ball, struck out six, and walked three.

APRIL 9, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Gives up one run in victory Senga (2-0) earned the win Saturday, allowing one run on three hits and three walks over six innings in a 5-2 victory over the Marlins. He struck out six.

Impact Senga fired five shutout frames before allowing a solo homer to Jazz Chisholm in the sixth. It's another strong outing for the 30-year-old rookie as it lowers his ERA to 1.59 with 14 strikeouts over 11.1 innings of work against six walks. Senga needs to do a better job of limiting the self-inflicted damage, but it's readily apparent he has the stuff to be a strong fantasy option for the remainder of 2023.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kodai Senga, Mets too strong for Marlins Kodai Senga recorded a second straight solid start Saturday afternoon for the host New York Mets, who continued their early season mastery o...

APRIL 9, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Kodai Senga, Mets too strong for Marlins Kodai Senga recorded a second straight solid start Saturday afternoon for the host New York Mets, who continued their early season mastery o...

APRIL 9, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Senga pitches Mets past Marlins 5-2 in Citi Field debut Kodai Senga won his fantastic Citi Field debut and the New York Mets got home runs from Pete Alonso and slumping Eduardo Escobar to beat the...

APRIL 8, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Senga pitches Mets past Marlins 5-2 in Citi Field debut

Kodai Senga won his fantastic Citi Field debut and the New York Mets got home runs from Pete Alonso and slumping Eduardo Escobar to beat the Miami Marlins 5-2

APRIL 8, 2023 • Associated Press

Kodai Senga begins to endear himself to Mets fans, gets second win of season in home debut Kodai Senga had the Marlins' number for the second straight start as he struck out six batters and allowed one run.

APRIL 8, 2023 • NORTHJERSEY.COM

Citi gets wicked introduction to ghostly Senga NEW YORK -- Kodai Senga delivered another gem in his Citi Field debut as the Mets beat the Marlins, 5-2, on Saturday. Senga pitched six inni...

APRIL 8, 2023 • MLB.COM

What is Kodai Senga's 'ghost fork?' Inside the Mets newcomer's pitch that baffled Marlins in MLB debut Kodai Senga had the Marlins flailing at his repertoire of pitches.

APRIL 3, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

What is Kodai Senga's 'ghost fork?' Inside the Mets newcomer's pitch that baffled Marlins in MLB debut Kodai Senga had the Marlins flailing at his repertoire of pitches.

APRIL 3, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

MLB roundup: Kodai Senga shines in debut as Mets down Marlins Right-hander Kodai Senga struck out eight batters in his major league debut, leading the New York Mets to a 5-1 win over the host Miami Marl...

APRIL 3, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Mets' Kodai Senga features 'ghost forkball' to win first start in MLB against the Marlins - The Boston Globe The 30-year-old righthander, wearing a glove with an image of a ghost and a pitchfork, averaged 96.8 mph with 32 fastballs — the fastest 99...

APRIL 3, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

A Steep Learning Curve and a Steeper Forkball for Mets Rookie In his first regular-season start since coming over from Japan, Kodai Senga baffled the Marlins with his signature pitch: the ghost fork.

APRIL 2, 2023 • NYTIMES.COM