Kodai Senga: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 11

Mets rumors: Insider says New York ‘will trade’ Kodai Senga or David Peterson

The New York Mets may have some more surprising moves in the offseason. After signing closer Devin Williams and parting ways with first baseman Pete Alonso and reliever Edwin Diaz, what’s next for the team?

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / December 3

Mets could trade Kodai Senga for All-Star AL southpaw

On November 30, The Athletic's Will Sammon reported that Kodai Senga has recently informed the New York Mets that he would prefer to remain with the team rather than get traded this winter.

New York Mets News / Last Word On Sports / December 2

Possible Landing Spots as Mets Explore Trades for Kodai Senga

With two years and roughly $28 million remaining on his contract, Senga presents an intriguing buy-low option for teams seeking rotation depth. For the Mets, the goal is clear: acquire controllable talent or prospects while offloading risk from a pitcher whose 2025 season ended in inconsistency and a demotion to Triple-A Syracuse.

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New York Mets News / Royals Review / December 2

Potential trade targets: Brett Baty and Kodai Senga

It’s no secret that the Royals need help in their lineup. Most people assume the Royals have the pitching depth to trade from to improve their roster, but there’s some question about that.

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New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / December 2

Kodai Senga receives 'weird' Mets trade prediction

The fate surrounding Kodai Senga's tenure with the New York Mets is uncertain right now. What's for sure is that Senga was disappointing down the stretch for the Mets in 2025.

New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 30

Kodai Senga prefers to remain with Mets in 2026

New York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga has indicated to the club that he would prefer to remain in Queens for next season rather than be traded elsewhere this winter, according to a report from Will Sammon of The Athletic.

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MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 23

Hypothetical Trade Package With Mets Has Rays Taking Worthwhile Risk on Kodai Senga

The Tampa Bay Rays have some work to do with their roster this offseason if they want any chance of competing for a playoff spot in what is turning into a loaded American League.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / November 22

Statistical Spotlight: Kodai Senga’s Two Halves

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. Truly, a tale of two halves for Mets starting pitcher Kodai Senga. Senga started off the 2025 campaign incredibly.

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MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 22

Rays Predicted to Land Mets Starting Pitcher in Trade This Offseason

The Tampa Bay Rays have started the winter with a good amount of moves so far to start to set their roster for the upcoming season. With free agency in full swing, the Rays are hoping to be able to make a couple of savvy moves to improve the team for the 2026 campaign.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Last Word On Sports / November 21

Rays Linked To Surprising Trade Candidate To Boost Starting Rotation

It feels like the early off-season rumors surrounding the Tampa Bay Rays are centered on whom they will trade. What about whom will they add? The Rays could use more certainty in the starting rotation after the top three guys.

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MLB News / New York Yankees on SI / November 21

Yankees Should Trade for Mets Ace

The New York Yankees don't do business with their crosstown rivals often, but perhaps the two sides could come together and make a rather significant trade this offseason.

New York Mets News / Just Baseball / November 20

Why the New York Mets Should Trade Kodai Senga for Sonny Gray

Today’s article is my own personal letter to David Stearns and Chaim Bloom. I am hoping this piece can be my way to reach out into the ether (through the internet), and both of you will be reading my words.

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / November 19

Mets Rumors: Kodai Senga, Brandon Nimmo, and Jeff McNeil among players available in trades

Brandon Nimmo, Kodai Senga, and Jeff McNeil are the biggest names among the players the Mets are making available on the trade market this winter, according to Jeff Passan.

New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 18

Mets rumors: Which NY pitcher is ‘extremely available’, per Jeff Passan?

The New York Mets are not afraid to spend money and swing for the fences, when it comes to finding top talent. It appears the Mets are also willing to ship off big-name players, if they feel a trade can benefit them.

New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 18

Mets have surprising stance on Brandon Nimmo, Kodai Senga trades amid crucial offseason

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MLB News / Yardbarker / November 18

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New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 12

Mets All-Star pitcher garnering trade interest

Mets right-hander Kodai Senga has already garnered trade interest from multiple clubs.

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New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 11

Mets rumors: Kodai Senga drawing trade interest from multiple teams

The New York Mets failed to reach the postseason in 2025, and their starting rotation’s inconsistent results were part of what plagued the club down the stretch.

MLB News / Yardbarker / November 9

Yankees should show interest in this Mets pitcher in offseason

In 2023, Japanese ace Kodai Senga arrived in Queens, raising expectations for a New York Mets team that had accrued 101 wins on a sub-par pitching performance (4.03 team ERA in 2022).

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New York Mets News / Field Level Media / September 19

Mets weigh options as Kodai Senga struggles in Triple-A start

The New York Mets face an uncertain decision over Kodai Senga's postseason role after the right-hander faltered in a minor league tune-up. Senga, who agreed to a rare option to Triple-A Syracuse earlier this month to reset his mechanics, surrendered four runs over 3 2/3 innings on Thursday against Lehigh Valley, Philadelphia's Triple-A affiliate.