Mets' Kodai Senga Struggles in Second Triple-A Start After Demotion

New York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga experienced a challenging second start with Triple-A Syracuse since his demotion, pitching 3.2 innings and allowing four runs on six hits and two walks while striking out four batters. His outing against LeHigh Valley saw him struggle significantly in the fourth inning, where he gave up a ground-rule double and a wild pitch, leading to four runs charged to him before being pulled after 81 pitches. This performance was a notable downturn from his first Triple-A start on September 12, where he pitched six strong innings, giving up just one run on three hits with eight strikeouts and no walks. Despite manager Carlos Mendoza's earlier praise for Senga's control in his initial minor league outing, Mendoza indicated that Senga is not a guaranteed lock for the Mets' playoff roster, as the team will select the top 13 players for October.