Mets' Approach to Kodai Senga During His Triple-A Assignment
In a surprising move, the New York Mets have demoted 32-year-old right-handed pitcher Kodai Senga to Triple-A Syracuse. Senga, an All-Star-calibre veteran, has struggled in his last six weeks, with a bloated ERA of 5.95 over his last eight starts.
Carlos Mendoza, the Mets' manager, described the environment as one where Senga is not in the spotlight, and the demotion provides a more controlled environment for the pitcher to work on his mechanics. Senga himself has been open to the idea from the beginning, understanding his current physical state and performance.
Before his recent slump, Senga had an impressive ERA of 1.39 across his first 14 appearances of the campaign. The Mets, who are looking to stabilise their rotation, have called up three pitching prospects – Brandon Sproat, Nolan McLean, and Jonah Tong – to fill the void left by Senga's demotion.
The Mets believe it's best for Senga to go back to the minors to work on his mechanics. Senga is expected to throw a couple of bullpen sessions in Syracuse, and he might get some minor-league game action next weekend. If Senga figures out his mechanics and returns to his elite form, the Mets would welcome him back to the rotation heading into the postseason.
The demotion was not an easy decision for the Mets. Senga took time to discuss the demotion with his people and consider different scenarios. The person who gave the approval for Senga to play in the Minor Leagues in the last weeks of 2025 has not been publicly disclosed.
Despite the demotion, the Mets have a lot of respect for Senga both as a player and a person. Senga is still an All-Star-calibre veteran despite his recent struggles, and his return to the majors this season is still possible. The Mets are hoping that this move will help Senga regain his form and contribute to their postseason push.
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