However, with 25 regular season games remaining on the Mets’ schedule, Senga believes he’s on track to make a late-

season return and get a chance to finally contribute to the team.

“I think I can get off the IL with about five games left in the season, give or take,” he said on Monday through an

interpreter. “I think what I can do is try to get back on that date or as close to that

date as possible. That’s what I’m working towards.”

Senga added that he feels “great” and that “everything is going pretty smoothly” during his rehab.

Manager Carlos Mendoza also spoke on Monday about his starter potentially returning for a late-season push and

discussed what roles Senga could possibly fill if he were, in fact, to return.

By his own admission, it’s been a tough season for Mets starter Kodai Senga as injuries have limited the right-hander to

just one start and 5.1 innings in 2024 after a sensational rookie campaign.

What’s worse is during those 16 outs in late July at Citi Field, Senga looked as dominant as ever and appeared poised to

be a real jolt for New York during the second half.

Unfortunately, his outing was cut short by a left calf strain after he had made it

back to the mound from a right shoulder capsule strain that took longer than expected to heal.