Mets' Kodai Senga records first career save amid Devin Williams injury
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 3:47 AM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
Kodai Senga of the New York Mets successfully transitioned to a high-leverage role, recording his first career save against the Atlanta Braves on August 10. This opportunity arose due to Devin Williams being placed on the injured list with a right shoulder strain. Interim manager Andy Green indicated Senga would likely handle ninth-inning duties, marking a significant adjustment after a challenging season. Senga has recently shown promise in the bullpen, delivering impressive performances in prior outings, which may influence his role moving forward.
- •Senga struck out two of Atlanta's top hitters in his save opportunity.
- •Devin Williams has a 4.66 ERA this season and is sidelined for at least 15 days.
- •Senga was previously removed from the rotation earlier in 2026.
- •Interim manager Andy Green cites Senga's fastball and forkball as effective late-inning options.
- •The Mets have moved away from naming a specific closer amid Williams' absence.
- 3:47 AMYahoo Sports — Kodai Senga locks down 1st career save for Mets. Could more be ahead?
- 3:08 AMYahoo Sports — Mets’ Kodai Senga continues strong transition to high-leverage role, locking down first career save
- 2:52 AMYahoo Sports — Mets Could Hand Kodai Senga Stunning New Role After Devin Williams Injury
"Kodai Senga could receive ninth-inning chances after Devin Williams landed on the IL, giving the struggling Mets pitcher a surprising new role. The post Mets Could Hand Kodai Senga Stunning New Role After Devin Williams Injury appeared first on HEAVY.
"Kodai Senga continued to excel in his new high-leverage bullpen role, locking down his first carer save with Devin Williams sidelined on Monday.
"With Devin Williams sidelined, Kodai Senga secured his first career save and could be defining his ultimate role with the Mets for the future.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 3:47 AMKodai Senga locks down 1st career save for Mets. Could more be ahead?
With Devin Williams sidelined, Kodai Senga secured his first career save and could be defining his ultimate role with the Mets for the future.
- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 3:08 AMMets’ Kodai Senga continues strong transition to high-leverage role, locking down first career save
Kodai Senga continued to excel in his new high-leverage bullpen role, locking down his first carer save with Devin Williams sidelined on Monday.
- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 2:52 AMMets Could Hand Kodai Senga Stunning New Role After Devin Williams Injury
Kodai Senga could receive ninth-inning chances after Devin Williams landed on the IL, giving the struggling Mets pitcher a surprising new role. The post Mets Could Hand Kodai Senga Stunning New Role After Devin Williams Injury appeared first on HEAVY.
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