9/3/25

A constant problem for the Mets in the summer of ‘25 has been the inconsistency of pitchers having quality starts and going deep into games, and Kodai Senga has arguably been the worst.

Senga started the season strong, having a 1.26 ERA in April and a 1.89 ERA in May with a combined 6-3 record in 11 total appearances. Even in those appearances, Senga struggled to go the length in those starts, only going 6 innings 5 times in April and May.

What was causing the short length in these starts? The walks.

During the 11-game stretch in April and May, Senga allowed at least 2 walks in 10 out of 11 of those appearances. Matter fact, Senga has posted an 11.4% walk rate, which is 3.5% above the league average.

Even though walks and innings were the bad parts about his starts, his worst was yet to come in the summer.

Since June, Senga has had a 5.90 ERA, 39 strikeouts, and has not gone 6 innings once. 

More recently, the righty is coming off a 4.2 IP, 7 hits, 5 ER, and 2 walks appearances vs the Marlins. Now it is more than ever that change has to happen to Senga’s future as the playoffs roll around.

What could the option be for Senga? That would be accepting a minor league assignment to get back to where he was before the injury.

If Senga would allow the minor league assignment, it would open up a spot for Tylor Megill who has a 3.95 ERA in 14 starts before his injury, or for the Mets' number 5 prospect, Brandon Sproat, to make his debut, we have seen have seen lots of success from McLean and Tong in their MLB rookie starts this year so trying Sproat would not hurt. Both Megill and Sproat would also be eligible for the playoffs if they pitch well.

If the Mets want to find some consistency in their pitching, Senga has got to accept a minor league assignment.