Mets use Kodai Senga as one-inning reliever to improve performance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 11:31 AM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
The New York Mets have shifted Kodai Senga's role to one-inning reliever in an effort to salvage his season. Interim manager Andy Green is hopeful that this change could help Senga by allowing him to focus on his strengths, particularly his fastball and forkball. Senga has pitched two scoreless innings so far, contributing to a 13-6 victory against the Cleveland Guardians. The Mets will assess Senga's performance over the next few weeks, potentially reverting him back to a starting role if necessary. Senga acknowledges his struggles and is willing to adapt to any role assigned to him.
- •Senga is now a one-inning reliever for the Mets.
- •He has thrown two scoreless innings recently.
- •The Mets won 13-6 against the Cleveland Guardians.
- •Interim manager Andy Green is optimistic about the change.
- •Senga is open to adapting his role despite preferring to start.
- 11:31 AMYahoo Sports — Mets Try Senga In New Role To Turn His Season Around
"The New York Mets are trying Senga in a short-term role, and so far it looks like it might actually work.
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