Kodai Senga is featured in multiple Mets games as the team adjusts around his performance and role. In a Tuesday night matchup against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park, Senga pitches through a difficult first inning, allowing four earned runs and putting the Mets in an early deficit. New York rallies at times but does not fully overcome the hole, losing 5–3. Other reports describe a broader context for Senga’s placement in the rotation, citing injuries and limited alternatives.
Separately, several outlets describe Senga’s transition toward the bullpen as a potential adjustment. In his first relief appearance of the season, he pitches relatively well, with one particularly bad pitch singled out as the main issue. Additional coverage frames his bullpen work as showing encouraging results through his first two relief outings, with a simpler approach helping him. The New York Post and related reporting suggest his bullpen performance is a contrast to his struggles as a starter. In another game versus the Cubs, Senga struggles again in a 9–6 loss, while Juan Soto leaves early with back tightness.
