Mets' Kodai Senga's next outing will likely be Saturday vs. Cardinals

After a live bullpen session on Sunday before the Mets faced off against the Houston Astros at Clover Park, Kodai Senga’s next step appears to be headed for a real game.

Speaking to the media following a 4-3 win, manager Carlos Mendoza told reporters that Senga’s next outing “will be in our game.” He followed that up by saying that will probably be on Saturday when New York plays the St. Louis Cardinals in Jupiter, Fla.

For what it’s worth, Senga had a couple of strikeouts on the backfields against Mets hitters on Sunday. And after such a promising season was hampered by injury last season, Senga will surely be excited to get back on track and find his footing once again.

How much Senga will be able to give the Mets in 2026 remains to be seen, but Saturday’s outing could show some insight. At the very least it’s a step in the right direction for the talented right-hander.

Meanwhile, Christian Scott has also been getting his work in as he continues his return from Tommy John surgery in September 2024 that cost him the entire 2025 season.

The youngster who debuted in May 2024 threw a live bullpen on Saturday in which he went two innings, per Mendoza.

“[He’s] continuing with his progression, feeling really good too,” the skipper said. “Velo is there.”

Mendoza wasn’t able to confirm that Scott would be ready for Opening Day, saying he would have to check, but he did say that the right-hander “continues to progress accordingly.”

In nine starts after his promotion, Scott had a 4.56 ERA (1.20 WHIP) with 39 strikeouts in 47.1 innings. Still just 26 years old and once a top prospect in New York’s system, Scott remains a part of the Mets’ plans this season and beyond.