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.

The Mets bounced back from a lopsided loss the night before, riding on belief while awaiting the return of two key players.

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.