Out since July 26 with a high-grade calf strain, Senga had hoped to return during the Mets’ final road trip before the postseason as either a short-inning starter or as a reliever. He threw 15 pitches during his first and only rehab start Saturday with Triple-A Syracuse, striking out two without giving up a hit while issuing one walk.

After the calf injury, Senga kept trying to come back, even if it meant a shortened start in one of the Mets’ final games next weekend in Milwaukee. Senga was that good in 2023, when he went 12-7 with a 2.98 ERA in 29 starts, made the National League All-Star team and finished second in the Rookie of the Year race.

Mets pitcher Kodai Senga felt tightness in his right triceps during a minor league rehab outing and won't pitch during the regular season.

Mets starter Kodai Senga appeared in a game for the first time since injuring his calf in his only start of the season in July. On Saturday, Senga pitched one inning in a rehab start with Triple-A Syracuse. He didn’t allow a run while throwing 15 pitches (eight strikes) and two strikeouts.

Kodai Senga threw one scoreless inning while walking one and striking out two on 15 pitches with Triple-A Syracuse.

The New York Mets could be getting some reinforcements as the team attempts to secure a postseason spot. Starting pitcher Kodai Senga might return to the

Mets right-hander Kodai Senga could return as early as next Friday in Milwaukee if he emerges well from Saturday's rehab start, but Francisco Lindor's status is a bit hazier.

The New York Mets’ starting rotation may receive a crucial reinforcement before the 2024 MLB playoffs. According to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com, starting pitcher Kodai Senga is expected to start on Saturday in Triple-A.