Kodai Senga Moved to Bullpen

After struggling in his most recent start, the New York Mets have announced that Kodai Senga is being moved to the bullpen. Looking at his last start there are reasons to be potentially optimistic about this move. In the first inning Kodai Senga averaged 97.8 miles per hour on his fastball and ran a 50% whiff rate and 40% chase rate. He only threw his three best pitches, his fastball, forkball...

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Minor League Recap: Rehabbers Dominate Triple-A

Today was a good day overall for the Mets’ minor league system with almost every level winning their games. Syracuse was led by rehabbing major leaguers, Brooklyn had an exciting walk-off,  St. Lucie had great pitching, and the youngest prospects keep hitting. Triple-A Syracuse (39-37) 9, Lehigh Valley (35-41) 6 Box Score SS Francisco Lindor: 2-for-4, 2 R CF Tyrone Taylor: 3-for-5, HR, 2B,...

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Lit Up Again, Senga May Lose Rotation Spot

Before Kodai Senga took the Citi Field mound Tuesday, David Stearns told the media that the rotation will be judged on a “turn-by-turn” basis. After Senga left the mound, it was unclear if he would take his next turn. Senga (0-6) gave up seven earned runs on three hits, walked five, hit a batter and struck out six over 3 2/3 innings in the 9-6 loss to the Cubs (41-37) in front of...

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Morning Briefing: Lindor Could Be Activated Wednesday

Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets had three big leaguers rehabbing with Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday, and all three delivered excellent nights at the plate. Francisco Lindor went 3-for-5 with a pair of runs scored, Tyrone Taylor finished 3-for-5 with a double and a homer, and Ronny Mauricio drove in three runs while going 2-for-4. Lindor came away from the game healthy and could be activated for...

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Another Senga Dud Fuels 9-6 Loss to Cubs

After a rainout series opener on Monday, the New York Mets and Chicago Cubs got their four-game series underway on Tuesday. It was right-handed pitcher Edward Cabrera (4-4, 5.10 ERA, 65 SO) on the mound for Chicago against the right-hander Kodai Senga (0-5, 10.08 ERA, 34 SO) on the hill for the Mets. Senga had a less-than-impressive outing yet again as his 2026 nightmare season continues. Senga...

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Juan Soto Leaves Game with Back Tightness

The hits keep on coming. Juan Soto has left Tuesday’s game against the Cubs after the fourth inning with back tightness. He was replaced by Mark Vientos in the lineup, and Jared Young moved from first to left field. Soto was replaced after two at-bats. He was seen previously in the dugout with a brace/heating pad on his lower back. He was removed from the game with the team down 7-2 after...

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