"On the surface, it may seem odd to lump Kodai Senga and his excellent 3.02 ERA in with those other struggling veterans, but Senga has floundered through his past eight starts. The 32-year-old righty has totaled just 35 2/3 innings in that time while being tagged for a 6.56 earned run average. He's walked 13% of his opponents in that stretch and surrendered a woeful 2.02 homers per nine innings pitched."
"Senga started 13 games before a hamstring strain sent him to the injured list on June 13. In those 13 games, he pitched 73 2/3 innings (5 2/3 innings per start) and recorded an immaculate 1.47 ERA. His rate stats didn't support that level of dominance (23.9 K%, 10.6 BB%), but metrics like FIP (3.24) and SIERA (4.27) didn't think he was due for the type of regression he's since experienced."
The Mets' rotation has been aided by rookies including Nolan McLean in recent weeks while several expected veteran contributors have underperformed or been sidelined. Frankie Montas made nine appearances with a 6.28 ERA before a UCL injury that will require surgery. Sean Manaea opened the deal on the injured list with an oblique strain and has a 5.60 ERA across 10 outings. Kodai Senga dominated early but has posted a 6.56 ERA in his last eight starts, walking 13% of batters and allowing 2.02 homers per nine. His contract prevents optioning without consent, and he has indicated willingness to take steps to regain form.
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