Mets pitcher Kodai Senga, who signed a $75 million, five-year contract with the Mets in December 2022, is expected to begin the 2024 season on the injured list due to a moderate strain in the back of his right shoulder. The issue, initially reported as arm fatigue, led to Senga missing workouts and undergoing an MRI. Last season, Senga had a 12-7 record with a 2.98 ERA in 29 starts. The Mets, as stated by Carlos Mendoza, are not planning to seek major outside help to fill Senga's spot, considering internal options like Tylor Megill, Joey Lucchesi, and José Butto instead.
"Yesterday he reported to the @Mets - 'Hey, this is not getting better' - and that's when they decided to shut him down" @WillSammon of @TheAthletic gives the latest on the injury to Kodai Senga https://t.co/Od1DkvU3mJ
Kodai Senga injury: New York Mets ace shut down with shoulder problem https://t.co/lNobC2v6ww
⚾️ Injured Mets ace pitcher Kodai Senga blames a mechanical issue for his shoulder woes He'll start the season on the injured list https://t.co/uNnU8LrHbu
Kodai Senga Will Be Shut Down, Open The Season On The IL, And Is Out Indefinitely With A Shoulder Injury As The Mets Start Metsing Extra Early This Year @TheClemReport https://t.co/mZ8ogEoVZ7 https://t.co/KI3zoqYN8M
Kodai Senga Will Be Shut Down, Open The Season On The IL, And Is Out Indefinitely With A Shoulder Injury As The Mets Start Metsing Extra Early This Year https://t.co/0Q3zihD8v2 https://t.co/dZSugMR2aO
#Mets' likely Opening Day starter will instead begin season on injured list: https://t.co/sL6k5JOGgJ https://t.co/AgR4OFKCzN
An updated look at the Mets starting rotation with Kodai Senga likely on the IL to begin the season: https://t.co/hmiy1yU6KK
Scott Boras seeing Kodai Senga will be starting the year on the IL https://t.co/LFtF6Pxcwh
Mets starter Kodai Senga is expected to start the season on the injured list with a shoulder strain. A tough loss for New York to start the season. https://t.co/HbCj7zpWVQ
Kodai Senga, the Mets' presumed No. 1 starter, is expected to start the season on the injured list. Senga and will not be ready for Opening Day because of a moderate posterior capsule strain in his right shoulder. More from @TimBritton and @WillSammon ⤵️ https://t.co/8SMqKCKz0Y
Here's Kodai Senga on his disappointment at missing the start of this season (through interpreter Hiro Fujiwara): https://t.co/vaxICK4UrS
Kodai Senga has a mild strain of his posterior capsule in his shoulder, David Stearns announced. He is expected to begin the season on the IL. https://t.co/Lz9qM9Zw6F
Full news story on the Kodai Senga diagnosis: https://t.co/h02r9VfrP7 via @nypostsports
The Mets are shutting down Kodai Senga with a shoulder strain https://t.co/aDatpBFMP8
🚨 Update 🚨 @Mets SP Kodai Senga underwent an MRI for a shoulder strain, and is expected to begin the season on the IL. What's next for the Mets? Tune in to #FTLive at 1 PM for a discussion! https://t.co/YrIxgS9sjR
With Kodai Senga injured, the Mets do not plan to change course and seek major help outside the organization (with the caveat that they'll always be opportunistic). Tylor Megill, Joey Lucchesi and José Butto are the most likely candidates to replace Senga, David Stearns said.
Mets' Kodai Senga shut down with shoulder strain. https://t.co/FFJSCvDrWD https://t.co/Yve5BaLZda
Mets will not rush prospects to fill Senga's spot https://t.co/GaZmnGAc2m
The Mets' Kodai Senga is expected to begin the season on the injured list due to a moderate shoulder strain Senga will be shut down until his symptoms subside @petersblendorio https://t.co/AwmKlW09hh
Mets' Senga shut down with shoulder strain https://t.co/9mrZUSvK3X
🚨 Injury Alert 🚨 @Mets SP Kodai Senga will undergo an MRI to diagnose arm fatigue. The 31-year-old Senga signed a $75 million, five-year contract with New York in December 2022. He went 12-7 with a 2.98 ERA in 29 starts last year. Tune in to #FTLive at 1 PM for a… https://t.co/rEYRxULYij
Kodai Senga expected to start season on injured list with shoulder strain https://t.co/s5fgDGcC9b https://t.co/1IrwMFa5Dd
Kodai Senga injury update: Mets' No. 1 starter to begin 2024 season on injured list with shoulder strain https://t.co/NUNXK8YQRI
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Kodai Senga has a moderate strain of his right posterior capsule. He's out indefinitely, with the doctor suggesting the Mets shut him down until the soreness subsides, which means he'll start the season on IL. The Mets are not looking to add any other pitchers.
Kodai Senga will start on IL with arm strain https://t.co/Yh3QGSX7pr
Kodai Senga is expected to start the season on the IL with a posterior capsule strain https://t.co/ox1sUfamv3 https://t.co/tbHqaVEKgx
Kodai Senga Diagnosed With Posterior Capsule Strain In Right Shoulder, Will Open Season On IL https://t.co/DA7dmgkrXb https://t.co/20CdaqOCnl
Kodai Senga has a shoulder injury and is expected to start the season on the injured list https://t.co/6ZfPngtFNo
Kodai Senga had an MRI for a strain in the back of his shoulder. He is shut down for now. Expected to begin the season on the Il.
David Stearns said Kodai Senga has moderate strain in the back of his right shoulder. He will be shut down until the symptoms subside. He will not be ready for Opening Day. He will start on the IL but it’s not known how long he will be out.
Update: Kodai Senga has a moderate shoulder strain, David Stearns said. He’s shut down “until symptoms subside and strength returns.” He is expected to start the season the IL. No word on how long.
Kodai Senga has a moderate right posterior capsule strain in his shoulder, David Stearns said.
MLB Spring Training: Mets Pitcher Kodai Senga Is Dealing with Some Arm Fatigue after Throwing at Spring Training https://t.co/Lv3VNz1FJt https://t.co/tNlBIu9UjO
"Early indications are not that serious" @AnthonyDiComo on what he's heard so far regarding Kodai Senga's arm fatigue, pitching prospect Christian Scott standing out at #Mets spring training https://t.co/sASYT1NdVG
Mets pitcher Kodai Senga undergoing tests for arm fatigue https://t.co/SvN6M4tTWj https://t.co/PXxj43oSC1
Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said that pitcher Kodai Senga was being examined by team trainers and could undergo an MRI. Read more on the Fox Sports app https://t.co/X3pQ2qRL0J
Carlos Mendoza reveals Kodai Senga missed today's workout because of arm fatigue after yesterday's side session & discusses how he views the #Mets starting pitching depth Read more: https://t.co/KeOnCBxp6G https://t.co/BxBs4bKxDt
Everything we know about Kodai Senga's arm issue: https://t.co/DHCR3wi7Pk
Mets already have Kodai Senga arm worry in spring training https://t.co/5Pt2NXUJ23 https://t.co/tsJg50bttG
Kodai Senga had arm fatigue after his side session yesterday, according to Carlos Mendoza. Will be checked out by the training staff.
Kodai Senga is experiencing a bit of arm fatigue, so he didn't work out today. The Mets should have more information in the coming days, per Carlos Mendoza.