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New York Post
3 days ago
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- New York Post
Kodai Senga shakes off another early homer in latest strong Mets start
Access the Mets beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Mike Puma about the inside buzz on the Mets. Try it free For the second outing in a row, Kodai Senga had a home run hit off him in the first inning to put the Mets in an early hole. Last Sunday, it was Shohei Ohtani of the reigning champion Dodgers. On Saturday, it was Ezequiel Tovar of the historically bad Rockies and it was the first home run that came off Senga's famous forkball. Still, Senga didn't waver. After the home run, he went on to retire 17 straight batters, striking out seven while allowing two hits and two earned runs across 6 ¹/₃ innings for his sixth win of the season in the Mets' 8-2 victory over Colorado. 3 Kodai Senga reacts during the Mets' 8-2 win over the Rockies on May 31, 2025. Corey Sipkin for the NY Post 'Ideally, I'd like to get through without giving up any runs,' Senga said through an interpreter after the game. 'But I think it's just a result of throwing the pitches where I know that they're going to hit it, and it just happens to be that way. … I think the most important thing was that I was able to throw strikes to get ahead.' It was the first time Senga allowed two or fewer hits in an outing of at least 6 ¹/₃ innings since August 19, 2023. 3 Kodai Senga reacts after allowing a home run during the Mets' win over the Rockies. Robert Sabo for the NY Post CHECK OUT THE LATEST MLB STANDINGS AND METS STATS He also has allowed three earned runs or less in 28 consecutive starts, which is the fourth-longest such streak in Mets' history. 'I thought he was amazing,' Brett Baty said. 'I was saying out there that I just think his resilience this year has been incredible. He gave up a homer in the Dodgers start in the first inning, and then he gave up a homer today in the first inning. After that, came back out and pitched strikes and just mowed everybody down. It was cool.' 3 Kodai Senga walks off the field to a standing ovation after exiting the game in the seventh inning of the Mets' win. Robert Sabo for the NY Post His consistency has earned him the third-best ERA in the league (1.60) behind the Royals' Kris Bubic (1.45) and the Rangers' Nathan Eovaldi (1.56). But the righty isn't concerned with that. Delivering insights on all things Amazin's Sign up for Inside the Mets by Mike Puma, exclusively on Sports+ Thank you Enter your email address Please provide a valid email address. By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Enjoy this Post Sports+ exclusive newsletter! Check out more newsletters Rather, he is looking at the only other hiccup of his outing, which came in the seventh inning when he had a pitch-clock violation and gave up two walks and two singles. He ruled it was likely from fatigue. 'I don't really think about my stats. There's a lot more season. A lot more games left in the season. In terms of my innings pitched, give it a few days and I'm probably no longer on the leaderboard. So, we have a lot more left to do. I want to finish my outings on a strong note, unlike today. So, we have a lot of work to do and a lot of season.'
New York Post
19-05-2025
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- New York Post
Juan Soto changing mind on ESPN mic'd-up segment led to Brandon Nimmo replacement at Subway Series
Access the Mets beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Mike Puma about the inside buzz on the Mets. Try it free Juan Soto was the center of attention again on Sunday, getting booed loudly when he was introduced before the game and during his at-bat in the first inning. As Aaron Boone noted before the game, it's something Soto may have to deal with throughout his Mets career when he comes to The Bronx. Advertisement 'It probably could be,' Boone said before Sunday's game. 'It's New York.' But the Soto Subway Series did not include the star getting mic'd up for 'Sunday Night Baseball,' which was the original plan. According to sources, the Mets star changed his mind prior to the game and was replaced by Brandon Nimmo. Juan Soto is seen in front of the bleacher creature in right field during his teams game against the New York York Yankees in the first inning at Yankee Stadium in The Bronx. JASON SZENES/NY POST Advertisement Such changes aren't unusual, sources said, but it was noteworthy because it involved Soto, who had been solid, if not spectacular, in the first two games of the series. Among his contributions was a stolen base of third on Saturday, which led to Soto scoring on a sacrifice fly in the fourth inning of a one-run win. 'He's taking advantage of opportunities,' Carlos Mendoza said. 'He's using information and trusting information.' Advertisement Mendoza said Soto has become a better 'base runner, overall, not just base stealer.' And the manager credited Soto's swipe of third as 'being the difference' in the victory. It was also Soto's fifth stolen base of the season after he had just seven all of last year with the Yankees. Mets right fielder Juan Soto (22) follows through on a single against the New York Yankees during the fourth inning at Yankee Stadium. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect Advertisement Tyrone Taylor wasn't in Sunday's lineup after he suffered cramps near the end of Saturday's win, according to Mendoza. The manager said Taylor felt good enough to play Sunday, but Mendoza played it safe. Delivering insights on all things Amazin's Sign up for Inside the Mets by Mike Puma, exclusively on Sports+ Thank you Enter your email address Please provide a valid email address. By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Enjoy this Post Sports+ exclusive newsletter! Check out more newsletters That decision led to Jeff McNeil getting the start in center, which he's done five times this season. 'He's been fine,'' Mendoza said of McNeil's performance in center. 'I don't think he's been tested, but he makes the routine plays and a couple times on balls in the gap, the way he went after it, he kept it to a single as opposed to a double. I'm comfortable enough where he'll continue to get reps there.' Advertisement Huascar Brazobán began the season as one of the Mets' primary multi-inning relievers, but because of injuries in the bullpen, as well as the right-hander's performance, he has pitched his way into more important spots. CHECK OUT THE LATEST MLB STANDINGS AND METS STATS 'Yes, definitely,' Mendoza said. 'With where we are right now compared to the beginning of the year … he might be in the seventh or eighth [inning].' Advertisement The manager also said he could close games when Edwin Díaz isn't available. Brazobán has been solid wherever the Mets have used him this season and especially lately. In his last seven appearances heading into Sunday, he had allowed just one hit, one walk and an unearned run in 9 ¹/₃ innings, striking out nine.
New York Post
17-05-2025
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- New York Post
Jose Castillo set to join Mets' bullpen in time for Subway Series after trade
Access the Mets beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Mike Puma about the inside buzz on the Mets. Try it free The Mets plan to have a new bullpen option available Saturday. Jose Castillo, a left-hander who pitched to underwhelming results before he was designated for assignment by Arizona, is scheduled to join the Mets ahead of their game against the Yankees. Advertisement The Mets acquired Castillo on Thursday for cash considerations. Castillo, who is without minor league options, pitched to an 11.37 ERA in five appearances for the Diamondbacks this season. Jose Castillo throws a pitch during the Diamondbacks' game on May 3. Getty Images Advertisement Team brass on Friday hadn't ruled out the possibility that Genesis Cabrera would remain on the roster to give the Mets two lefties in the bullpen. Cabrera has thrived in a hybrid role — short relief and multiple innings. He entered Friday with a 1.80 ERA in four appearances for the club. Advertisement Dedniel Núñez, Huascar Brazobán and Max Kranick all have minor league options remaining. The Mets have been on the lookout for lefty relief since losing A.J. Minter and Danny Young for the season. CHECK OUT THE LATEST MLB STANDINGS AND METS STATS Minter tore a lat that necessitated surgery. Advertisement Young has a torn elbow ligament and will undergo surgery. Jose Castillo throws a pitch during the Diamondbacks' game on May 2. Bill Streicher-Imagn Images Frankie Montas was scheduled to throw a live batting practice session in Brooklyn. The right-hander, according to manager Carlos Mendoza, will throw at least one additional live batting practice within the next few days before he's considered for a minor league rehab assignment. Delivering insights on all things Amazin's Sign up for Inside the Mets by Mike Puma, exclusively on Sports+ Thank you Enter your email address Please provide a valid email address. By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Enjoy this Post Sports+ exclusive newsletter! Check out more newsletters Montas opened the season on the injured list after he was diagnosed with a high-grade lat strain early in spring training. Advertisement Sean Manaea has a 'series' of throwing sessions from a mound ahead, according to Mendoza, before he is scheduled to begin up and downs to simulate pitching multiple innings. The left-hander is rehabbing from an oblique strain that has sidelined him since spring training. Advertisement Paul Blackburn was set to start for Double-A Binghamton on Friday in a penultimate rehab outing before he's considered for a return from the injured list. The right-hander has been rehabbing from right knee inflammation.
New York Post
10-05-2025
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- New York Post
Kodai Senga attributes ‘lucky' run as reason Mets ace sports NL-best ERA
Access the Mets beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Mike Puma about the inside buzz on the Mets. Try it free Kodai Senga opened Friday with the best ERA in the National League and his 1.16 mark through seven starts is bettered only by the Yankees' Max Fried's 1.05. But Senga isn't interested in looking too much into his success through seven starts, in part because he doesn't feel he deserves it. Advertisement 'I look at all the numbers,' Senga said through an interpreter prior to the Mets' 7-2 victory in the series opener against the Cubs on Friday at Citi Field. 'There's not a single number or stat I take for granted. They're all important. But right now, my results and stats are not really reflective of what I feel I'm putting out there on the mound.' Instead, Senga said he's the recipient of good fortune. 'I feel like I'm getting lucky on a lot of plays,' Senga said. 'I think throughout the season, if I can fill in the gap with my performance as much as possible, I can be closer to my true form.' Advertisement For instance, Senga issued a season-high five walks against the Diamondbacks on Wednesday. Still, he managed to hold the Diamondbacks scoreless over his six innings in the win. Senga hasn't allowed more than two earned runs in any of his outings this season, but has also recorded an out after the sixth inning just once this year. Whatever Senga's disappointments may be, the Mets will take the results as he leads a rotation that tops the majors in ERA (2.71 heading into Friday) and has exceeded all expectations. Advertisement Kodai Senga pitches during the Mets' win over the Athletics on April 13, 2025. Getty Images Although he's striking out fewer batters and walking more than his rookie season two years ago, he's also not allowing as many homers. He's also throwing his deadly forkball slightly more than two years ago and dominating opposing hitters even more with it. Senga's four-seamer has been hit harder than it was in 2023, but he's also doing well with his newfound sinker. Advertisement But as Senga learned last season, his most important attribute this year might be his health. Kodai Senga warms up during the first inning of the Mets' win over the Diamondbacks on May 7, 2025. AP He was limited to one start in the regular season and three short appearances in the playoffs. 'In terms of my health, I feel very good,' Senga said. 'I'm happy I'm able to be out here after the year I had last year.' Senga's 2024 season was marred by a shoulder strain suffered in spring training. Delivering insights on all things Amazin's Sign up for Inside the Mets by Mike Puma, exclusively on Sports+ Thank you Enter your email address Please provide a valid email address. By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Enjoy this Post Sports+ exclusive newsletter! Check out more newsletters In his lone regular-season appearance, Senga went down with a calf strain that sidelined him until the playoffs. He's confident he'll be able to remain in one piece the rest of this year. Advertisement 'I'm grateful to be out there and my brain is more tailored toward what I have to do in order to stay out on the field,'' Senga said. 'I'm very focused on keeping myself healthy and performing at a high level.' As for his sparkling ERA in early May, Senga said he had 'no thoughts on it. If this was later on in the season, maybe the last month, and I was still at the top, then I'd have different feelings on it. But one bad outing now and your ERA can skyrocket.'
New York Post
06-05-2025
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- New York Post
Mets' A.J. Minter out for season, set to undergo lat surgery
Access the Mets beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Mike Puma about the inside buzz on the Mets. Try it free PHOENIX — A.J. Minter's season is over after only 13 appearances for the Mets. The left-handed reliever will undergo surgery next Monday for a torn lat, according to manager Carlos Mendoza, after spending the past week evaluating his options. Advertisement Minter walked off the mound on April 26 in Washington in discomfort and was subsequently placed on the injured list. The Mets signed the veteran last offseason to a two-year contract worth $22 million that contains an opt-out after this season. Minter was coming off hip surgery from last summer with the Braves. A.J. Minter (33) throws in the eighth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Citi Field, Saturday, April 19, 2025. Corey Sipkin for the NY POST Advertisement Danny Young, the other lefty reliever from the Opening Day Mets roster, has opted for Tommy John surgery after he was recently diagnosed with ligament damage in his elbow. Brett Baty's redirect to Triple-A Syracuse was brief. Advertisement Less than two weeks after he was optioned by the Mets to create roster space for Jeff McNeil, the 25-year-old infielder returned Monday to provide the team with a left-handed bat. CHECK OUT THE LATEST MLB STANDINGS AND METS STATS The opening was provided by Jesse Winker, who was placed on the injured list with a right oblique strain. Winker left Game 1 of Sunday's doubleheader against the Cardinals with discomfort in the oblique after unleashing a throw to the plate from left field. Winker was diagnosed with a Grade 2 oblique strain, according to Mendoza, and will need six to eight weeks before he can return. Advertisement Brett Baty filled in for the Mets due to injuries. Corey Sipkin for the NY POST Delivering insights on all things Amazin's Sign up for Inside the Mets by Mike Puma, exclusively on Sports+ Thank you Enter your email address Please provide a valid email address. By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Enjoy this Post Sports+ exclusive newsletter! Check out more newsletters Baty had his own physical issue to deal with in recent days: a sore right big toe that kept him sidelined from Syracuse's lineup since Thursday. Baty was available off the bench as the Mets began a three-game series against the Diamondbacks. Baty struggled for most of his first stint with the Mets this season before showing improvement in his final week. Overall, he entered play on Monday with a .204/.246/.352 slash line with one homer and four RBIs. Jacob Reimer, a 21-year-old third baseman, was named South Atlantic League Player of the Month after producing a .318/.383/.659 slash line with five homers and 21 RBIs for Single-A Brooklyn in April. Zach Thornton, a 23-year-old left-hander, was named South Atlantic League Pitcher of the Month after going 3-0 with a 0.44 ERA in four starts for Brooklyn.
