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Kodai Senga Gets 1st Career Save but Mets Rookie Gives Away Souvenir Ball in Comical Scene
The Mets will not name a replacement closer, and Senga could get ninth-inning looks after two scoreless relief outings reached 98.8 mph, DiComo reported.
- On Monday, August 10, 2026, New York Mets pitcher Kodai Senga earned his first career major league save, closing out an 8-5 victory over the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park after closer Devin Williams landed on the 15-day injured list.
- The Mets' bullpen, already depleted by a trade deadline selloff before August 3, lost Williams to a right shoulder strain; he carries a three-year, $51 million contract signed in December.
- Relying on his fastball and forkball, Senga touched 99.9 mph Monday and struck out the heart of Atlanta's order; Mets interim manager Andy Green said, "It's definitely two sensational pitches."
- New York has not named an official replacement closer, with Green stating, "Flexibility is one of our greatest strengths right now," as Senga emerges as a primary candidate for high-leverage innings.
- Succeeding in this role could reshape the $75 million All-Star's future, as Senga fights to preserve his 2027 roster spot; he is owed $14 million for 2027 with a $15 million club option for 2028.
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Senga takes on new role as closer
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·Tulsa, United States
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Kodai Senga has chance to run with Mets’ closer job
Mets management has recently been adamant about how well starting pitcher Kodai Senga’s stuff can translate to a late-inning, high-leverage bullpen role. Now, the veteran righty will have the opportunity to run away with it. Hours after the Mets placed struggling closer Devin Williams on the 15-day injured list with a shoulder strain, Senga closed...
·New York, United States
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Mets Could Hand Kodai Senga Stunning New Role After Devin Williams Injury
Kodai Senga could receive ninth-inning chances after Devin Williams landed on the IL, giving the struggling Mets pitcher a surprising new role. The post Mets Could Hand Kodai Senga Stunning New Role After Devin Williams Injury appeared first on HEAVY.
·Las Vegas, United States
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