# Mets move scuffling Senga to bullpen after loss

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-06-24 16:30 UTC · Category: Sports · Sources: 10 · Current Velocity: 13.44

## Executive Summary
The New York Mets have moved pitcher Kodai Senga to the bullpen following a loss to the Chicago Cubs.

## Intelligence Brief
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.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### 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.

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
PCA, Senga, Kodai, Kodai Senga, Mets Move Kodai Senga To Bullpen

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| www.espn.com | Mets move scuffling Senga to bullpen after loss | 2026-06-24 19:20 | [Source Link](https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49166504/mets-move-scuffling-kodai-senga-bullpen-loss) |
| Yahoo Sports | Carlos Mendoza and Nolan McLean on 'frustrating' 10-3 loss to Cubs in game 1 of double header | 2026-06-24 15:47 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijwFBVV95cUxQeWN5ak5BNmI1OW5uSU1RNzZZV1pOaG01a0VnTl8yMHJnTmJRYVp3T0hVamVVU2d6cnZybFExaWY0YTMyekpZM25GUEhXak1ISnpVRjM5V0o1WTNZZlU3MDVUYnUwSDhHQU1Rc0kzSFQ4MHhwQk1GcmRCWTBCMUdiWmNURC1YZ2pOR2dvNnFFWQ?oc=5) |
| ESPN | Cubs 9-6 Mets (Jun 23, 2026) Game Recap | 2026-06-24 15:47 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiW0FVX3lxTE9oYU83cTFJekZLMWNfelhBa3pYenQweEt1c0pBMjZJVS1LdnV5enVFYkZudTlNZElyc24taF92NndfT2pvQkFUOEYyTmV1ZnVPbWZlNWM3UzJLbTg?oc=5) |
| MLB.com | Swanson slams Mets with 2-HR, 7-RBI outburst | 2026-06-24 15:47 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiekFVX3lxTE12WnI5TmhpUkRJX2pONmllOGhUdGtYeW5Xam10c3E4bllDbFM1WmlaOUgyd20tNm5JZjVuN3J4UllLWjF2eE1hUmJnRHFVUEhuMWhQdGJzNC0xaGtZODB1Qnl4dmVaNnlOVnJwV1ZZeFdLeEszMklZYlR3?oc=5) |
| New York Post | Mets demote Kodai Senga to bullpen after latest disaster | 2026-06-24 15:47 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimgFBVV95cUxPanVINEp1YnJaNmUtenRDV05vSm02b1JPVTV0NWhxemVBX1BaRUxVckJzaldwblJnZXRrTjJIMkV4SktiaF9tVElrWG0tbVoxVTVUZnY3UXpZY0tKMEd6ejJOZk0yckE2ZGtZeFNYa2o0NVZKeGRjZS03Q195VjYxb2NOZDkwZlpZQWc3M0xPTk9aSFZSSnc3bHpR?oc=5) |
| SNY | Kodai Senga’s role back in question after another nightmare outing: ‘You have to earn it’ | 2026-06-24 15:47 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikgFBVV95cUxNUlN3N01EemlhSUc4NWRvOHR3eDljYzhVc1B3ajNBY04xUmRhQVJMa3dkSjhFVXB0MGdobm1MMTVXcHE4Z1NRSjZrdDlfdTViZjZ4dndWN3RnNFlqaEVsSEJiejQwTkFlei03cW04elhBR1RrdmVJSVNMV2drdG9xV0d1Mm5MTlF0QndfdXViQzNGZw?oc=5) |
| MLB.com | After another night of struggles, Mets have tough decisions to make about Senga | 2026-06-24 15:47 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMid0FVX3lxTE9yWVdBR3Axd3dKQWNIY21TcTRkUmJUdlNSbHRFM3otamZMeHpZdDNMUTJfeWtNeDE2LU42SlpfbzZmbzc3RjlFbDRud0lKQkZ5dTd3R2VQdzBtcWF2MlZXUmxEcGJ2dHg2X2JFVGZjbEtpTXduUVJr0gGDAUFVX3lxTE50SWZxZlM5SDVsU01Zd3l1UzA2N08xc3Z5b2Ryc1BLNXloQ215YldIVWxmczVGNzNjdm1SU19odDFEV3h2eXQ0eU5XZDI5MmJ0UXBBR2hUS2JDTFZxY1R3TENfZHFiTmpVX3VWb0dwU21aemFPRkVGa3NoNkdiTXBBeHNn?oc=5) |
| Bleed Cubbie Blue | Cubs 9, Mets 6: Edward Cabrera injured and Pete Crow-Armstrong homers again | 2026-06-24 15:47 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiswFBVV95cUxQUE1vc1BhUHNuWFNBYTNJMDExODBUOWRKT0dGVEZTcHlMWEFieUUzUE1Mb1ZKeE9aQnhueFVIbmVSX1ZJMjlSOThBREotQUpNVWl5cGNwQVRiMEY2Ym1lcUh5dmo5N1UxckphdlBSQjNlZlNqZmhwQVR3ZGlVTGpzMmhOYzBLQjI0T1kxS052VTRaenpWa1hianI5NGdYcDRaY0hBU0VZY2V6eFJPdkVYcVdBVQ?oc=5) |
| Amazin' Avenue | Senga struggles again as Mets fall to Cubs | 2026-06-24 15:47 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi1AFBVV95cUxQWmZyUkg5VUE4WGF4YVBENWtpWFlQbFBCU1ZVUGlOdnNaazBZdEh3cGZjbHMycjlZQTdYWm1UaDJCbGhUa3BEc2ppV3Vad1pTX1d6ejMwcTdMSEFFbnZwa3R5cTdnU2lXeTZER1EzREI1NXNEeXhLV1VZcFEzcG9kR1phVkdTUFVsN1lPYUdMaUNnbHYxdTE1dFF3MzlDSzZNY2xYb1QxV0xmaThibk14bU1fM2JjSER2SWNzVUxmajVhMGY3T0JqQllNOXV4M29lRzJuSw?oc=5) |
| The New York Times | Kodai Senga’s latest flop frustrates Mets: ‘Not gonna cut it’ | 2026-06-24 15:47 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimgFBVV95cUxNejdkUGdPLXcwWE9VemlvWTZ6ZHppUTVYZ0VadXRzd2NUeGRhTjIzNHpCOHFaUkVpWjFNbTRma0RfNlRGcWZ5M2hhdUZXZmd5RUJVemh6RGJFRXpqMk84cHMxUXUzbC1YMUZLeGpPNVdYbGtzNGpYUU9ValBRWGJtVnpaZ3FONGpzcW5Bak9DLXd2WW9BZmtZX1JB?oc=5) |
| MLB.com | PCA's 5th HR in past 6 games comes vs. club that dealt him to Cubs | 2026-06-24 15:47 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiekFVX3lxTE1XU1luZmJDTXJlYXR5T1Z4RHZ2Ny1HLXdISWotLV9DdjdMTE04Z1JTNUw1V3YzQXJOQkxsbm16bVFGVTBkaXJzNndjVUZyQWtLUHlMOWpEbWZTSUxuMW1veFZjdUVPWXdDbXlxZWNQbmpNVW9BOFpWa3R3?oc=5) |
| ESPN | Mets move scuffling Kodai Senga to bullpen after loss | 2026-06-24 15:47 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikwFBVV95cUxPYmRrQ0I1UmNtcUFiQ04zVW9LS3ByZ0E1bWRybFpHdXhwUVhfLVptMm5FQTkyc1ZnOUp0VFdsbnpSc0dTYTFxbHYxLTZtcENveVlTMERXanowYklhV3huNkpyZmFaMG96UVNsUVJoTkJESE40TkZWMHFobkpBbnRxYW5ReHpfU25UV0xVNXoybnd1UXM?oc=5) |
| MLB Trade Rumors | Mets Move Kodai Senga To Bullpen | 2026-06-24 15:47 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMifkFVX3lxTE9TeHlka2doOHEwcG01bkNzZDAxd1MxZUI5S0tMZkFPSmprM2VkUy1tcE5yY1NNUEc4SDNGX1JFV0ZXNHdkNkpzV2VXVm8xamtXYUxyeU12WEZtc2g1TTVSUlFaTnhUbEpXc1RIS1hUdW1yYXNYaDlkZHBmbVZEQQ?oc=5) |

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