Kodai Senga, a Japanese right-hander who had been the ultimate wild card of the Mets' starting rotation until the 2026 season, recently showed signs of improvement. His performance in a game against St. Louis, which saw him yield two runs on four hits with nine strikeouts and three walks, indicated that he still has the ability to make him an ace. This victory could help the team achieve their dream of having three frontline starters in the starting rotation.