Sat Feb 15 23:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Mets’ Senga Impresses in Live Batting Practice, Fueling Hopes for Strong 2024 Season
**PORT ST. LUCIE, FL –** New York Mets pitcher Kodai Senga showcased encouraging signs in Saturday’s live batting practice, sparking optimism within the team after an injury-plagued 2024 season. Manager Carlos Mendoza noted Senga’s effortless delivery and the use of his full repertoire of pitches, highlighting the positive impact of his early-camp performance.
Senga’s 2024 season was cut short due to shoulder and calf injuries, limiting him to just one regular season start in July. While he returned for the playoffs, his performance was underwhelming (12.60 ERA in three appearances). The Mets are looking for a return to the form Senga displayed in 2023, when he was an All-Star, finished second in NL Rookie of the Year voting, and seventh in Cy Young voting (12-7, 2.98 ERA in 29 starts).
This positive development comes as the Mets look to build on their unexpected postseason run in 2024, which saw them overcome a slow start to eliminate both the Milwaukee Brewers and Philadelphia Phillies before ultimately falling to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLCS. Senga’s strong showing in live batting practice offers a significant boost as the team gears up for the upcoming season.
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