As the Mets try to piece together their best rotation down the stretch, they have not yet committed to Kodai Senga making his next start in the Majors.
According to a report from The Athletic, the Mets are considering asking Senga to accept an optional Minor League assignment. The right-hander would have to consent to such a decision, according to his contract. Mike Puma of the New York Post reported Wednesday that the Mets will know by Friday if Senga is willing to accept a Minors assignment.
Manager Carlos Mendoza didn't specify if the Mets had presented Senga with the Minor League option, but he noted, "Everything's on the table. ... We all know he's going to have to give us consent if that's the case."
It’s the latest turn in a disappointing stretch for Senga, an All-Star in 202