Before the season, most folks were out on this Mets team. The narrative, even out of the front office, was that New York was targeting 2025 as its return to relevancy. Well, the t

As the Mets push for the postseason, there’s still a chance they add a significant piece to their pitching staff. Ace Kodai Senga is aiming to make a one-inning appearance in a minor-league game before the end of the Triple-A season this weekend.

New York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga remains intent on pitching again before the regular season concludes on Sept. 29. Senga told reporters on Wednesday ( including FOX's Deesha Thosar) that he won't return until he feels 100% given how important each game is to the Mets' playoff chances.

New York Mets pitcher Kodai Senga is hoping to get in a Triple-A game this weekend with the hope of potentially returning next week, but he stressed that he will not do it unless he is 100%, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. “I've been working my tail off,” Kodai Senga said, via DiComo. “I need to make this work.”

After playing catch in the outfield on Wednesday at Citi Field, media members gathered around Senga in front of the Mets’ dugout. There, he declared that if the Mets deem him ready to come off the injured list when he’s first eligible on Sept. 25, he’ll do whatever it takes to them win.

Kodai Senga threw a bullpen session Tuesday as the Mets hold out hope he might be able to contribute in a potential playoff series.

New York Mets ace Kodai Senga could still return for the final week of the 2024 regular season, manager Carlos Mendoza confirmed on Tuesday afternoon at Citi Field prior to his team's middle game against the Washington Nationals.