Mets move scuffling Senga to bullpen after loss
The New York Mets have moved pitcher Kodai Senga to the bullpen following a loss to the Chicago Cubs.
📍 Where it landed
The Mets moved Kodai Senga to the bullpen following a series of struggles and a loss to the Cubs. His role remained a subject of question after several poor outings.
Epilogue added 43d ago, after coverage quieted.
The reporting (13)
- Mets move scuffling Senga to bullpen after loss www.espn.com · 45d ago
- Carlos Mendoza and Nolan McLean on 'frustrating' 10-3 loss to Cubs in game 1 of double header Yahoo Sports · 45d ago
- Cubs 9-6 Mets (Jun 23, 2026) Game Recap ESPN · 45d ago
- Swanson slams Mets with 2-HR, 7-RBI outburst MLB.com · 45d ago
- Mets demote Kodai Senga to bullpen after latest disaster New York Post · 45d ago
- Kodai Senga’s role back in question after another nightmare outing: ‘You have to earn it’ SNY · 45d ago
- After another night of struggles, Mets have tough decisions to make about Senga MLB.com · 45d ago
- Cubs 9, Mets 6: Edward Cabrera injured and Pete Crow-Armstrong homers again Bleed Cubbie Blue · 45d ago
- Senga struggles again as Mets fall to Cubs Amazin' Avenue · 45d ago
- Kodai Senga’s latest flop frustrates Mets: ‘Not gonna cut it’ The New York Times · 45d ago
- PCA's 5th HR in past 6 games comes vs. club that dealt him to Cubs MLB.com · 45d ago
- Mets move scuffling Kodai Senga to bullpen after loss ESPN · 45d ago
- Mets Move Kodai Senga To Bullpen MLB Trade Rumors · 45d ago broke it first
Where it stands
Following a series of struggles and a recent loss to the Cubs, the New York Mets have transitioned Kodai Senga from the starting rotation to the bullpen. The decision follows a performance described as a flop by some coverage.
Reports from ESPN, MLB.com, and The New York Times highlight Senga's ongoing difficulties. The New York Times notes that the performance was not sufficient for the team's needs, while Amazin' Avenue focused on his struggles during the defeat to Chicago.
Coverage indicates that the Cubs' PCA continued a strong streak, hitting his fifth home run in six games against his former club. Future focus remains on Senga's adaptation to the bullpen role.
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Answered
Why did the Mets move Kodai Senga to the bullpen?
The move follows a loss to the Cubs and continued struggles by Senga on the mound.
Who did the Mets play in their recent loss?
The New York Mets played the Chicago Cubs.
Which player had a notable performance against the Mets?
PCA hit his fifth home run in the last six games against the Mets, the club that dealt him to the Cubs.
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