Mets' Kodai Senga aims to prove health, ace potential after tough years

Mets right-hander Kodai Senga is determined to prove he can pitch like an ace and stay healthy after two "frustrating and tough mentally" seasons. Despite a 3.02 ERA in 2025, his season ended with a Triple-A assignment after a hamstring strain, following only one start in 2024 due to various ailments. Senga, who had a 2.98 ERA in 29 starts in 2023, has seen Freddy Peralta and Nolan McLean move ahead in the rotation. The Mets entertained trade proposals for Senga, who has $30 million remaining on his contract, but he communicated his desire to remain with the team.