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Mets’ Rotation Under Review After Collapse as Stearns Questions Senga’s Reliability

Stearns signaled openness to any offseason route to stabilize a staff that lacked durable starters.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 31: Kodai Senga #34 of the New York Mets looks back after being taken out o the game during the fifth inning against the Miami Marlins at Citi Field on August 31, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Vincent Carchietta/Getty Images)
New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza (64) takes the ball from pitcher Kodai Senga (34) during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
Sep 21, 2025; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets pitcher Sean Manaea (21) reacts as he exits the game against the Washington Nationals during the fourth inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • After missing the 2025 postseason, the Mets pointed to a rotation breakdown, with only two MLB clubs logging fewer innings from starters.
  • In season-ending remarks, David Stearns said nothing is off the table this winter and emphasized the need for more length from the rotation.
  • Stearns called Kodai Senga’s last two seasons inconsistent, noted his demotion to Triple-A, and said counting on 30 starts from him next year would be foolish.
  • Team insiders regret activating Senga and Sean Manaea before the All-Star break; Manaea finished 2-4 with a 5.64 ERA and called his season a complete failure.
  • Stearns’ past reluctance to pay for frontline starters is under scrutiny, and local analysis urges an ace pursuit, though potential targets are speculative at this stage.