Mets Rotation Stacked, Senga's Inconsistency Looms

0:00On April 26th, the Met's rotation is actually stacked despite all their injuries elsewhere. They've got solid arms like David Peterson, Sean Mania, even to bias mires have stretched out, plus Christian Scott and Jonah Tongue ready in the wings. No depth crisis here, just a team figuring out how to unleash this talent while dropping 13 of their last 15 games. Kodai Senka's the big question mark though. After a promising star with nine strikeouts against the Cardinals, he's blown up, giving up 13 earn runs in just five and two-thirds innings. Over his last two outings, his velocities even up to 96.3 miles per hour on the four seamer, better than his all-star year, but commands off his walking guys, and folding with runners-on. Team brass, like President David Sterns, sees the flashes and hopes for rhythm, but consistency's missing. Senka admits he's not getting ahead in counts or first pitch strikes, though he feels close. Hitters are feasting with runners in scoring position, hitting 333 against him,

1:02even if some bad luck and defense play apart. Officials skip calling up others for now, giving Senka extra rest in another shot in game two of Sunday's double header against the Rockies at City. Field, that's April 26 pressure cooker time, with manager Carlos Mendoza not guaranteeing much leash after the last dud. 15 million bucks this year and next, means the Mets need their ace back fast, banking on that trending stuff to turn the corner before options run, then. Stay locked in with New York Mets News today, AI-powered updates. I'm Corey with The Story.