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Mets Experiment with Kodai Senga as High-Leverage Reliever
5 Aug
Summary
- Kodai Senga will transition to a one-inning relief role for evaluation.
- Robert Stock receives another chance to prove himself as a starter.
- Luis Robert Jr. remains with the team, expecting more playing time.
Pitcher Kodai Senga is transitioning to a one-inning relief role, a move the Mets are undertaking to evaluate his potential in high-leverage situations. This strategic shift comes as the team has fewer options in the rotation and considers Senga's future, with him remaining under team control for another season at $15 million.
In other roster moves, Robert Stock will receive at least one more start in the rotation, filling a gap left by other pitchers. His opportunity comes after a period of bouncing between various leagues and undergoing surgery. Luis Robert Jr. is also set to receive consistent playing time in center field, despite earlier speculation about a potential trade.
The team also welcomed back Nate Lavender and Dedniel Núñez, both recovering from Tommy John surgeries. Their returns add depth to the bullpen, with Núñez's workload being managed carefully due to his recent recovery.
