Kodai Senga Attracting Trade Interest as Mets Plan 2027 Starter Prep

Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns announced that right-hander Kodai Senga will prepare to be a starting pitcher in 2027, even as multiple teams express interest in trading for him. Senga, 33, was demoted to the bullpen mid-season in 2026 and thrived in the role after two injury-plagued campaigns following a stellar 2023 rookie year. He has one year and $14 million remaining on his contract, plus a 2028 club option, as New York seeks to reshape its rotation.