"He appeared in just five regular-season innings in 2024 and then had an All-Star-caliber start to last season destroyed by a hamstring injury that he suffered while leaping to reel in a high Pete Alonso throw while covering first base during a June game against the Colorado Rockies. With a 1.47 ERA through his first 13 starts of the year, Senga was a shell of himself upon his return after a month on the shelf."
"He posted a 5.90 ERA in his final nine starts before accepting a demotion to the minors in September to work on his mechanics in hopes of being ready for the very end of the season. That never happened, prompting president of baseball operations David Stearns to say on Sept. 30 that it would be foolish to rely on him for 30 starts in 2026."
Kodai Senga has shifted from a prime trade candidate to a pitcher the New York Mets cautiously expect can return to top-tier form in 2026. The 32-year-old right-hander was limited by injuries, appearing in just five regular-season innings in 2024 and suffering a hamstring while leaping to reel in a Pete Alonso throw in June. He posted a 1.47 ERA through 13 starts but regressed to a 5.90 ERA in his final nine outings, accepted a demotion to the minors to fix mechanics, and did not return that season. President David Stearns warned against relying on Senga for 30 starts in 2026, but team evaluators report he looks well ahead of last year after offseason work at Tread Athletics while other rotation pieces have shown mixed results.
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