Kodai Senga Looking To Return When He's Eligible
11 months agoNew York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga (shoulder) faced live hitters on Monday for the first time since February, when he was diagnosed with a strained right shoulder capsule. Senga said he'll need to throw to live hitters two more times before going on a minor-league rehab assignment. "As long as things keep going well, I think I'll be back right around [May 27]," Senga said through an interpreter. It's something to look forward to for fantasy managers that have been stashing the 31-year-old hurler since drafting him this spring. When healthy, Senga will be New York's ace after the Japanese pitcher went 12-7 with a 2.98 ERA (3.63 FIP) and 1.22 WHIP with 77 walks and 202 strikeouts in 29 starts in his first MLB season last year.
Source: MLB.com - Anthony DiComo
Source: MLB.com - Anthony DiComo
Kodai Senga Will Make Spring Debut On Monday
4 weeks agoNew York Mets starting pitcher Kodai Senga will make his spring debut on Monday evening against the Miami Marlins. The right-hander is expected to only throw one inning. The 32-year-old was limited to just four appearances during the entire 2024 campaign due to a shoulder and a calf injury. During the postseason, Senga logged five innings and allowed seven earned runs. In the regular season he made just one start where he tallied nine strikeouts with two earned runs across five 1/3 innings. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status but seeing him make his spring debut suggests he should see his normal workload by Opening Day. During the 2023 season, Senga held a strong 2.98 ERA with a 1.22 WHIP across 166 1/3 innings. He is expected to be open the season at the top of the Mets starting rotation.
Source: Anthony DiComo
Source: Anthony DiComo
Kodai Senga Not Cleared For Grapefruit League Action
1 month agoNew York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga hasn't been cleared to pitch in Grapefruit League games yet, according to manager Carlos Mendoza. Senga will have a couple more simulated outings in live batting practice, including on Wednesday. "A more controlled environment," Mendoza said. Despite Senga not being ready for spring training games yet, the feedback on his buildup/health continues to be positive after he was able to make only one regular-season start in 2024 due to calf and shoulder injuries. The 32-year-old is a prime bounce-back candidate for fantasy managers in 2025, but you should also be hesitant because of the fact that he threw only 10 1/3 innings last season. Even if he's ready for Opening Day in late March, expect the Mets to ease him into things early on, limiting his fantasy ceiling. Senga is ranked at No. 47 among fantasy starting pitchers at RotoBaller.
Source: Newsday - Tim Healey
Source: Newsday - Tim Healey
Kodai Senga Throws Batting Practice Session
1 month agoNew York Mets starting pitcher Kodai Senga (calf, shoulder) was able to throw a successful live batting practice session this weekend at spring training. The 32-year-old was reportedly all smiles coming off the mound as he works his way back from calf and shoulder injuries that limited him to just one regular-season start in 2024. The Mets are reportedly going to use a six-man starting rotation in 2025, which should be a benefit to Senga. The move to a six-man rotation will probably somewhat limit Senga's fantasy value early in the year, but the key right now is keeping the right-hander healthy.
Source: Mike Puma
Source: Mike Puma
Kodai Senga Feeling Completely Healthy
2 months agoNew York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga (calf, shoulder) said that his offseason was half rehab and half normal and that he has been feeling completely healthy and normal since early January. Due to calf and shoulder injuries last year, Senga only made one start in the regular season and four appearances overall. The good news is that he shouldn't have any restrictions in spring training and should be ready for Opening Day in late March, barring any setbacks in camp. The 32-year-old was an All-Star in his rookie campaign in 2023, when he went 12-7 with a 2.98 ERA (3.63 FIP) and 1.22 WHIP with 202 strikeouts and 77 walks in 166 1/3 innings over 29 starts for the Mets. With good health, Senga will be a prime bounce-back candidate for fantasy managers to target in upcoming drafts. He'll come at a discount because of his injuries last year, and RotoBaller has him ranked as the No. 47 fantasy starting pitcher.
Source: Newsday - Tim Healey
Source: Newsday - Tim Healey
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