The New York Mets entered the weekend hoping Kodai Senga could deliver a stabilizing start, but instead frustration continued mounting.

Facing the Miami Marlins, Senga allowed five runs in just 4.2 innings, and despite striking out six, he rarely looked in control.

For a pitcher once expected to anchor the rotation, the outing only deepened concerns about his trajectory.

A troubling stretch that can’t be ignored

Senga’s struggles haven’t been confined to one bad day. Over his last seven starts, he’s been tagged for a 6.06 ERA, a number that feels jarring given his overall reputation.

Since returning from the injured list on July 11, the right-hander has logged a 5.90 ERA across nine starts, erasing the shine of his season-long 3.02 mark.

That contrast underscores the difference betwe

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