US EditionMets Ace Accepts Minor League Assignment
Kodai Senga agreed to a demotion after posting a 6.56 ERA in eight starts since a hamstring injury, while Francisco Alvarez returns despite thumb and pinky injuries.
- The New York Mets optioned pitcher Kodai Senga to Triple-A Syracuse on Friday, September 6, 2025, amid a critical playoff push.
- The move followed Senga's struggles after a hamstring injury sustained in June and a 6.56 ERA in his last eight starts, prompting a need for mechanical adjustments.
- Senga consented to the demotion due to a contract clause requiring player approval for such moves, and Mets president David Stearns stated this was best for both team and player.
- Senga expressed that he is putting in a lot of effort to regain his former performance level, while Mets manager Mendoza emphasized that their priority is to help him fully recover, noting that although Senga is physically healthy, he has not yet returned to full form.
- Senga must stay in the minors at least 15 days before recall, making his earliest return September 20, while the Mets continue to rely on pitching prospects and maintain postseason eligibility for Senga.
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The New York Mets optioned Kodai Senga to the Triple-A affiliate, the Syracuse Mets, on Friday afternoon. The decision came after bad results derailed his stellar first half of the season.
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CINCINNATI — Two years ago, Kodai Senga was pitching himself into the Rookie of the Year race. Now, he’s headed to the minor leagues. The right-hander allowed the Mets to option him to Triple-A Syracuse on Friday afternoon, ahead of a crucial weekend series against the Cincinnati Reds. Billed as the staff ace, Senga pitched like one before a June hamstring injury landed him on the injured list. Since then, a sub-2.00 ERA ballooned to nearly 6.00…
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Mets option Senga to minors and activate Alvarez from injured list
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