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Mets Call Up Jonah Tong as Mendoza Presses Kodai Senga to Improve

Since returning from a June hamstring strain, Senga has a 5.40 ERA over eight starts with shortened outings.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 25: Kodai Senga #34 of the New York Mets throws a pitch during the first inning of their game against the Philadelphia Phillies Citi Field on August 25, 2025 in New York City.
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Overview

  • Senga has worked just 35 innings across eight starts since his IL return, reaching a maximum of 5 2/3 innings once.
  • Carlos Mendoza told NJ.com that “performance matters,” signaling the club’s expectation for better results from its ace.
  • The Mets promoted Jonah Tong to start this week, a move that helps keep Senga on a preferred five-day routine.
  • Senga said he has lacked the sensation of delivering power into the ball, while team officials point to diminished quality in the strike zone and count control issues.
  • Pitching depth is strained as reliever Reed Garrett went on the 15-day IL with elbow inflammation, prompting a call-up for left-hander José Castillo.