Mets starter Kodai Senga is set to begin the game phase of his rehabilitation with a minor league rehab assignment, according to multiple reports. One outlet says Senga will start the assignment on Friday, moving from earlier recovery steps into mound work intended to build toward a return to Major League Baseball. Another report describes this as his first rehab game since an inflamed spine injury, framing the upcoming appearance as a first opportunity to test his health in a pitching setting against live competition. The reports agree that Senga’s rehab schedule is advancing to the point where he will pitch in minor league games as he works his way back from the injury. Specific details such as the length of the outing, the level of competition, and how many rehab games he will need are not included in the provided excerpts. Both sources treat the next appearance as a key milestone in his recovery timeline, indicating the Mets are progressing his return plan through the standard rehab process.