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Mets Expect Kodai Senga in 2026 Rotation as Stearns Opens Spring Path for Carson Benge

Team evaluations following an early-January check-in left the right-hander cleared to ramp up for spring training.

Overview

  • President of baseball operations David Stearns said he expects Senga to be in the 2026 rotation after a strong offseason and in-person review by club staff.
  • Senga traveled to the United States around the new year for assessments, and Stearns said he looks in great shape heading into camp.
  • The right-hander missed most of 2024 with a shoulder injury and was demoted late in 2025 after a hamstring setback disrupted a strong start.
  • Despite extensive offseason changes that include adding Freddy Peralta, the Mets reaffirmed Senga’s place in their pitching plans.
  • Stearns also said top prospect Carson Benge will get a chance to make the club out of camp, with spring games set to open Feb. 20–21.