"Kodai Senga has had two inconsistent and challenging years in a row, Stearns said on Sept. 30. We know it's in there, we know there's potential. We're going to do everything we can to help get it out of him. But could we put him in ink as making 30 starts next year? That would be foolish. The Mets' starting rotation needs significant reinforcements, with Nolan McLean, Clay Holmes, and David Peterson as the only viable options in 2026."
"he appeared in just five regular-season innings in 2024. Last year, after posting a 1.47 ERA in his first 13 starts of the season, Senga suffered a hamstring injury while trying to reel in an errant throw from Pete Alonso while running to cover first base. He was not the same pitcher upon his return, posting a 5.90 ERA in his final nine outings of the season."
Kodai Senga has informed the New York Mets that he wants to remain with the club, but president of baseball operations David Stearns has expressed clear reservations about relying on him. Senga's value declined after consecutive seasons disrupted by injury and uneven performance. After a strong 2023 that placed him among NL Cy Young and Rookie of the Year considerations, he logged only five regular-season innings in 2024. A hamstring injury while covering first base led to deteriorated mechanics, a late demotion to Triple-A, and ineffective returns. The Mets' rotation requires significant reinforcements ahead of 2026.
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