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Kodai Senga might not have the official title of an ace, but in the New York Mets\u2018 world, he\u2019s as close as it gets. When he debuted in 2023, he carved up hitters with a wicked arsenal, finishing with a 2.98 ERA and 202 strikeouts. But instead of building on that momentum in 2024, he spent most of the season in the trainer\u2019s room, making just one start due to a slew of injuries.<\/p>\n

A Healthy Senga Is Brimming With Upside<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Even when he returned in the postseason as a reliever, it was clear he wasn\u2019t quite himself. A mix of shoulder, calf, and triceps issues had dulled his edge, sapping both his velocity and command. He could still get outs, but it didn\u2019t come easy.<\/p>\n

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Fast forward to now, and the tone has completely changed. Senga recently shared that he\u2019s felt good since January, and his latest throwing session backed up those words with action. He faced live batters on Saturday, and if there were any lingering concerns, they likely evaporated the moment the radar gun flashed 96 mph.<\/p>\n

Mets insider Anthony DiComo posted on X, \u201cKodai Senga was up to 96 mph during an inning of live batting practice this afternoon. \u2018It was just effortless,\u2019 Carlos Mendoza said.\u201d That\u2019s not just encouraging\u2014it\u2019s a sign that Senga is back to being the pitcher who gave hitters nightmares as a rookie.<\/p>\n

The Mets Are Counting On Senga <\/strong><\/h3>\n

Velocity is only part of the equation, but seeing Senga already hitting his peak numbers this early in the year is a great sign. Now, it\u2019s about maintaining that for five or six innings every start and sharpening his command so that he can truly dominate again.<\/p>\n

The Mets have made it clear that they\u2019ll be rolling with a six-man rotation if Senga is fully healthy. At this point, there\u2019s no reason to believe he won\u2019t be ready to go. The Mets need their ace, and all signs point to Senga stepping up to fill that role once again.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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