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The New York Mets face an unsure resolution over Kodai Senga’s postseason function after the right-hander faltered in a minor league tune-up.
Senga, who agreed to a uncommon choice to Triple-A Syracuse earlier this month to reset his mechanics, surrendered 4 runs over 3 2/3 innings on Thursday in opposition to Lehigh Valley, Philadelphia’s Triple-A affiliate.
Manager Carlos Mendoza, requested Thursday if Senga was assured a spot on a possible playoff roster, could not give a definitive reply.
‘I would not say undoubtedly,’ Mendoza mentioned. ‘We’ll have the conversations and we’ll take the perfect 13 guys that we really feel are going to present us the perfect likelihood to win baseball video games in October. In the meantime, we have got 10 extra (video games) and we’ll proceed to deal with it that means.’
Senga is just not eligible to rejoin the foremost league membership till Saturday, however the Mets are planning a simulated session subsequent week as a substitute of one other minor league begin with Syracuse’s season ending Sunday.
The 32-year-old Japanese pitcher opened 2025 as one in all baseball’s handiest arms, posting a 1.47 ERA in his first 13 begins earlier than straining a hamstring in June. He returned from the injured checklist however slumped to a 5.90 ERA throughout his subsequent 9 outings, failing to achieve the sixth inning in all however one begin. That prompted the demotion earlier this month, which required his consent attributable to protections in his five-year, $75 million contract.
Senga confirmed indicators of progress in his first Syracuse outing, putting out eight and not using a stroll in six sturdy innings in opposition to Worcester. But Thursday’s regression, marked by six hits, two walks, a success batter and a wild pitch, renewed considerations.
The Mets have leaned closely on youthful arms throughout their postseason push. Rookies Nolan McLean, Jonah Tong and Brandon Sproat joined the rotation. Senga, an All-Star in 2023 who logged three playoff appearances final October, may but resurface within the bullpen if the Mets advance. But for now, his future within the rotation stays unresolved.
–Field Level Media