Kodai Senga Fantasy Stats

New York Mets relief pitcher Kodai Senga earned his second save in five days Friday, tossing a scoreless ninth in a 4-1 win over Washington. He allowed one hit and struck out one, and the usage was notable after Daniel Duarte handled the eighth. Senga also converted a save Monday in Atlanta and has now put together four straight scoreless relief appearances. His season numbers are still rough at a 7.95 ERA and 1.68 WHIP, so there is obvious risk attached. But Devin Williams (shoulder) is on the 15-day injured list and isn't expected back until September, leaving save chances up for grabs. Senga has gotten two of them already, and Friday's ninth-inning assignment only adds to the intrigue. Yahoo still has him rostered in just 16% of leagues. Managers chasing saves in deeper formats should have him on the radar while the Mets sort out the back end.

New York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga earned his first save of 2026 on Monday, pitching a scoreless ninth inning with a walk and two strikeouts in his team's 8-5 win over the Atlanta Braves. After a brutal start to the year in the Mets' rotation, Senga has worked almost exclusively out of the bullpen since late June. Mets closer Devin Williams (shoulder) is currently on the 15-day injured list due to a shoulder strain, and the team traded away multiple high-leverage relief arms at the trade deadline. As a result, Senga appears to be in a position to see regular opportunities in the ninth inning in New York. While the 33-year-old's command and health issues have plagued him in recent years, he still has high-end strikeout stuff that could play up in a short-relief role. Fantasy managers in need of saves upside should target Senga on the waiver wire.

The New York Mets are moving struggling right-hander Kodai Senga to the bullpen, manager Carlos Mendoza told Will Sammon of The Athletic. Senga's struggles have followed him into 2026, as he is currently 0-6 with a 10.08 ERA (7.48 FIP) and 1.92 WHIP with 34 strikeouts and 22 walks in 27 2/3 innings across his seven starts for the Mets after surrendering seven earned runs on three hits (two homers) while walking five and striking out six in just 3 2/3 innings in his sixth loss of the year on Tuesday against the visiting Chicago Cubs. The 33-year-old Japanese native could theoretically earn another chance in the Mets' starting rotation in the second half of the season, but for right now, his fantasy stock will take another big hit in his move to a relief role. Senga could serve in a bulk-relief role out of the bullpen and cover multiple innings since he's stretched out, but fantasy managers in deeper leagues shouldn't want any part of him as he continues to figure out a fix for his struggles. His 16.4% walk rate is the highest it's been in his four years in the big leagues.

New York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga (back, arm) will come off the 15-day injured list to start against the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Instead of having Senga make one more minor-league rehab start, the Mets will have him join the big-league starting rotation to help replace right-hander Christian Scott (hip), who was placed on the IL on Monday with a hip impingement. The 33-year-old has been out since late April with lumbar spine inflammation, and he recently had a setback due to ulnar nerve irritation in his right arm. The Japanese hurler looked good in his most recent rehab appearance with Double-A Binghamton, throwing six innings while giving up just one run. He should be close to fully stretched out, but even in a decent matchup, Senga will be a highly risky fantasy streamer in his first game back in the majors after a long hiatus. In his five starts in 2026 before landing on the IL, Senga was hit around to the tune of a 9.00 ERA and 1.95 WHIP in 20 innings pitched. Senga is only rostered in 13% of Yahoo leagues. Fantasy managers in mixed leagues are probably better off taking a wait-and-see approach.

New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said that starting pitcher Kodai Senga (arm, back) will make another minor league start before the team will "consider activating him," according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Senga hit a setback in his rehab from a back injury when he was scratched from a minor league start due to ulnar nerve irritation in his arm. However, the 33-year-old got back on the mound with Double-A Binghampton on Thursday and pitched well, striking out five across six innings of one-run ball. Senga got off to a rough start to 2026 before the back injury, recording a 0-4 record with a 9.00 ERA, 1.95 WHIP, and 23 strikeouts across 20 innings (five starts). He's also had a difficult time staying healthy in recent years, as he's pitched just 138 2/3 innings since the start of the 2024 season. The Mets evidently want to be sure he's fully healthy and ready to go before bringing him back into their rotation.

New York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga (arm, back) fared well in his minor-league rehab start on Thursday with Double-A Binghamton, allowing an earned run on a solo home run while walking one and striking out five in six innings to pick up the victory for the Rumble Ponies. Senga was originally scheduled to make his fourth rehab start on Tuesday, but he was scratched due to ulnar-nerve irritation in his right arm. Not only did Senga still get on the mound this week, but he delivered his best rehab performance so far on Thursday evening, throwing 51 of his 75 pitches for strikes. It's unclear what will be next for the 33-year-old Japanese native, but most likely, the Mets will want to see him make at least one more start down on the farm before considering him an option to rejoin the big-league rotation. In five starts in 2026 before going on the 15-day injured list, Senga gave up 21 runs (20 earned) while walking 13 and striking out 23 in 20 innings pitched. Fantasy managers in mixed leagues can afford to take a wait-and-see approach with Senga, who is currently rostered in only 12% of Yahoo leagues.

New York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga (arm, back) will resume a minor-league rehab assignment on Thursday for Double-A Binghamton, according to MLB.com's Anthony DiComo. Senga was scratched from a rehab start on Tuesday with ulnar nerve irritation in his right arm, but it apparently wasn't a very serious issue. The Japanese native originally went on the injured list due to lumbar spine inflammation in late April. The 33-year-old has only made five starts for the Mets in 2026 in his fourth year in the majors, and he did not look good, going 0-4 with 21 runs allowed (20 earned) on 26 hits (five homers) while walking 13 and striking out 23 in 20 innings pitched. Senga was an All-Star in his first year with the Mets in 2023, going 12-7 with a 2.98 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, and 202:77 K:BB in his 29 starts, but he only made one start the following year due to injury. He had a solid 3.02 ERA in 22 starts in 2025, but he fell off late in the year and was sent to the minors to work on his mechanics. He has not bounced back since and is now on the waiver wire in most mixed fantasy leagues. It's unclear how many rehab starts he might need before being an option to return to Queens.

New York Mets starting pitcher Kodai Senga (back, arm) was scratched from his rehab start with Double-A Binghamton on Tuesday due to ulnar nerve irritation in his arm, per Will Sammon of The Athletic. Senga was working his way back from lumbar spine inflammation, which landed him on the 15-day injured list. While the 33-year-old looked to be nearing his return from the back issue, it appears he now has an entirely new injury situation on his hands. Senga got off to a terrible start to the 2026 season before the back injury, recording a 0-4 record with a 9.00 ERA and 1.95 WHIP across 20 innings (five starts). Injuries have been a persistent concern for Senga, as he's made just 28 starts since the start of the 2024 season. Until he proves he can be both healthy and productive with any consistency, Senga can be left on the waiver wire in most fantasy leagues.

New York Mets starting pitcher Kodai Senga (back) took the mound for a minor-league rehab start with Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday. Senga tossed five innings, allowing three earned runs on six hits while walking two batters. On a positive note, Senga was able to build up to 91 pitches during this outing. His overall results haven't been great, but it's about getting Senga healthy right now. The expectation is that Senga will need to make at least one more rehab start before being activated. Senga was hit around during his five starts before landing on the shelf. He could be someone worth stashing in deep leagues, but he can remain on the waiver wire in most formats right now.

New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said on Monday that right-hander Kodai Senga (back) will make another minor-league rehab start on Thursday, per Max Goodman of NJ.com. Senga made his first rehab start on Friday for Single-A St. Lucie and allowed two earned runs on four hits while walking one and striking out two in 3 1/3 innings. He threw 36 of his 63 pitches for strikes. Depending on how he fares in his second rehab start this week, the Mets could choose to reinstate Senga from the 15-day injured list after that. The 33-year-old Japanese native wasn't very good at all in his five starts for the Mets this year before tweaking his back, though, so don't be surprised if the Mets aren't in any rush to bring him back to the big-league starting rotation. Senga has gone 0-4 with a 9.00 ERA (6.13 FIP) and 1.95 WHIP with 23 strikeouts and 13 walks in 20 innings. It also isn't out of the question that Senga returns as a long man out of New York's bullpen. After a strong first year in MLB in 2023, in which he was an All-Star, Senga hasn't quite been the same after making just one start in 2024 due to injury. Fantasy managers in mixed leagues can take a wait-and-see approach on Senga.