The New York Mets are hoping Kodai Senga has a rebound 2026 season, and so far, so good.

The end of the last campaign was brutal for Senga, who even got sent down to Triple-A Syracuse.

This season, his numbers have been much better, and for most of the early stages, his velocity has been improved.

That made Sunday against the San Francisco Giants a little bit concerning, but also in a confusing way.

On paper, Senga was solid. He went 5.2 innings with two runs allowed and seven strikeouts. His season ERA is now 3.09, and his first four innings Sunday were scoreless.

On the flip side, Senga’s velocity dipped.

Could that be a sign of something to be worried about?

Kodai Senga’s velocity began a tick down from his previous start and continued to dip as today’s game wore on.

Senga, who averaged 97.4 mph in his last start, began this afternoon sitting 96 mph. His final inning was more in the 93-94 range. pic.twitter.com/9gMg5gd3hh

— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) April 5, 2026

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The fans in the replies are basically like — “Who cares?”

But velocity is a real indicator. It can show whether someone is injured, and it can also show when mechanics are a bit out of whack.

It’ll be something to keep a close eye on in Senga’s next start. If the trend continues, it may not mean everything is negative, but it could also be a bad sign.

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