Senga's Strong Spring: Mets' Rotation Boost

0:00On March 24th, Kodai Senga's rough finish to the 2025 season hurt the New York Met's pitching staff badly enough that they demoted him to AAA for a while. Heading into 2026, the team desperately needs him back to full strength after injury sidelined him the past couple of years. This spring training, Senga bounced back strong with a 1.86 earned run average and a 0.72 walks plus hits pitched over 9-2-3's innings. He racked up 11 strikeouts while showing off his best velocity and movement since his all-star rookie year in 2023. Analysts are optimistic, noting his fastball average 96.2 miles per hour and touch 98.9 while his signature. Fortball generated strikeouts at a 50% rate. His slider, sweeper and curveball looks sharp too, signaling he's healthy and dialed in. The Met's helped ease the pressure by trading for Ace, Freddie Peralta from the Milwaukee Brewers this off season.

1:00That led Senga slot into the middle of the rotation and just focus on consistent outings without needing to dominate every start. If Senga sustains this form, it could lift the entire Met staff and boost their chances for a big run this year. Team coverage, powered by AI, this is New York Met's News Today.