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Kodai Senga Touches 97 MPH in Live BP, Early Signal for Mets

The reading offers encouragement with the Mets set to judge him by durability and consistency through camp.

Overview

  • Manager Carlos Mendoza called the 96–97 mph readings a very good sign and stressed that Senga’s outlook hinges on staying healthy.
  • The right-hander’s average fastball has trended down roughly two mph since his 2023 rookie year, contributing to a .279 batting average allowed against the pitch last season.
  • Senga’s recent seasons were interrupted by shoulder, calf, and hamstring issues, and he accepted a late-2025 Triple-A stint to address mechanics after a midyear downturn.
  • He opened 2025 with a 1.47 ERA over 13 starts before the hamstring strain, underscoring the gap between his peak form and late-season struggles.
  • He is not on Samurai Japan’s World Baseball Classic pitching staff, leaving his spring workload focused solely on the Mets.