The New York Mets, who have succeeded in advancing to the postseason for the first time in two years since 2022, have announced Japanese pitcher Senga Godai (31) as a surprise starter as the starter in the first round of the National League Division Series (NLDS) against Philadelphia.
U.S. online media SNY reported on the 5th (Korea Standard Time) that “The New York Mets announced ace Senga Godai as the starter for the first game of the NLDS, which starts on the 6th against Philadelphia.”
Senga, who entered the Major League last year, is the ace for the New York Mets. He made a soft landing in his first year in the big league with 12 wins, 7 losses and 2.98 ERA in a total of 29 starts last year.
This year, however, he started the game with high expectations from many people, but played only one game during the regular season due to back pain. Since then, he suffered a calf injury and was put on the injured list again, only to be in the spotlight outside of games in his second year as a player in the big league. As a result, it was uncertain whether he would take the mound in the post season. 메이저놀이터
New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza told a media outlet that Senga was working on a build-up process for his return to the field at his spring camp facility in Florida. “I recently threw actual pitches against hitters,” he said. “I have plans on how to use Senga. But I will go to Florida and take a closer look at his pitches. But he is ready to throw. That’s why we have him as the starting pitcher for the first round of the NLDS.”
Mendoza also added, “When we told Senga the news of the first-round selection, he was ready to be very happy right away.”
According to the media, Senga pitched 25 pitches to hitters at the Mets’ spring camp facility last Monday. However, there is no information on how the facility is proceeding with the building business so far.
He pitched a total of 51/3 innings in just one game this season, giving up one win and no loss with an ERA of 3.38. While allowing only one walk, he displayed as powerful pitching as he had nine strikeouts. However, this is valid only when he is healthy.
Attention is focusing on how long Senga, who has no actual experience due to a calf muscle injury since July 27, will be able to hold out on the mound against strong team Philadelphia.
