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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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • MLB.COM

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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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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Why New York Mets sent Kodai Senga to minor leagues After struggling consistently since returning from the injured list, the Mets made the decision on Friday to option Kodai Senga to Triple-A...

SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Deadspin | Mets option Kodai Senga to Triple-A; Francisco Alvarez returns from IL Deadspin | Mets option Kodai Senga to Triple-A; Francisco Alvarez returns from IL

SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Mets option struggling starter Senga to minors Struggling pitcher Kodai Senga has been optioned to Triple-A Syracuse by the New York Mets.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 • DELCOTIMES.COM

Mets option Senga to minors and activate Alvarez from injured list

Struggling pitcher Kodai Senga has been optioned to Triple-A Syracuse by the New York Mets, who also reinstated catcher Francisco Alvarez from the 10-day injured list

SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Senga accepts Mets' assignment to Triple-A; Alvarez back from IL CINCINNATI -- The Mets on Friday made the dramatic move of optioning right-hander Kodai Senga, arguably their de facto ace entering Spring T...

SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 • MLB.COM

Sent to Triple-A The Mets optioned Senga to Triple-A Syracuse on Friday.

Impact Senga has struggled since the All-Star break, posting a 0-3 record, a 6.56 ERA and a 35:22 K:BB across eight starts spanning 35.2 innings. Amid Senga's struggles, manager Carlos Mendoza hinted Sunday that the Mets could look elsewhere for starts as they push for a playoff spot. Not only will Senga lose his spot in the rotation, but he's also been booted from the active roster. Wander Suero will join the big-league club in a corresponding move.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

NY Mets HC Carlos Mendoza reportedly strategizes around Kodai Senga, but the player holds the advantage Kodai Senga remains a player whose future with the New York Mets is currently unclear. However, head coach Carlos Mendoza has already devise...

SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 • BOLAVIP.COM

NY Mets manager Carlos Mendoza delivers strong message on rotation struggles after Sean Manaea, Kodai Senga starts New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza addressed the team’s rotation concerns head-on, sending a strong message after recent outings by Sean M...

SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • BOLAVIP.COM

Could lose rotation spot Senga might be removed from the rotation as the Mets try to hang onto a playoff spot in September, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports. "We're going to have some discussion about w...

Impact The 32-year-old right-hander hasn't been able to regain his form since returning from a hamstring injury just before the All-Star break, and things were particularly grim for Senga in August as he stumbled to a 6.18 ERA, 1.63 WHIP and 27:14 K:BB over six starts and 27.2 innings. The Mets should get Tylor Megill (elbow) back from the IL next week and are trying to find a spot for rookie phenom Jonah Tong, so they have the depth to bump Senga from the rotation until he shows signs of turning things around. New York currently sits six games back of Philadelphia in the NL East, and four games ahead of Cincinnati for the final wild-card spot in the Senior Circuit.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Mets option Senga to minors and activate Alvarez from injured list