DETROIT – The Mets are asking struggling Kodai Senga to accept a demotion to the minor leagues to fix what is ailing him on the mound.

Senga has the right to decline the request. It is unclear what the 32-year-old will decide.

“Obviously, we all know he’s going to have to give his consent if that’s the case,” manager Carlos Mendoza said before the Mets’ 6-2 loss to the Tigers at Comerica Park. “Wait ‘til we get through today, and then we’ll go from there.”

Senga last pitched on Sunday, when he allowed five runs in 4 2/3 innings in a 5-1 loss to the Marlins . Since returning from a hamstring injury on July 11, Senga has a 5.90 ERA in nine starts. Before that, he was one of the top pitchers in baseball with a 1.47 ERA in 13 starts. Overall, he is 7-6 with a 3.02 ERA.

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