Scouting Report
Updated May 20, 2026
Kodai Senga, 33-year-old Mets starter, has been sidelined since April 28 with lumbar spine inflammation. After receiving an epidural injection, he restarted his throwing program on May 6 and completed a bullpen session on May 10. He is progressing through rehab but remains several weeks away from returning. Prior to injury, Senga posted a 9.00 ERA with a 1.95 WHIP in five starts, struggling after two solid opening starts. The Mets' rotation has been a weak point this season, and Senga's return could provide relief, though his rotation spot is not guaranteed given his poor performance.
Strengths
- + Progressing well through rehab after epidural injection
- + Restarted throwing program within 9 days of treatment
- + Completed bullpen session successfully
- + Strong track record with 2.98 ERA in 2023 debut season
- + Veteran presence and rotation leader experience
- + Mets rotation needs reinforcement
Weaknesses
- - 0-4 record with 9.00 ERA in 5 starts before injury
- - 1.95 WHIP indicates control issues
- - Failed to complete 4th inning in 3 consecutive starts
- - 33 years old with back injury concerns
- - Rotation spot not guaranteed upon return
- - Still several weeks away from game action
- - Mets' overall poor record (13-22) may affect team performance
Injury Status: IL-15 -- Lumbar spine inflammation; received epidural injection; restarted throwing program on May 6, completed bullpen session on May 10
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Kodai Senga is a sp for the New York Mets.
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