Earlier today, when addressing the media from the General Manager Meetings in Las Vegas, David Stearns told reporters that Kodai Senga will use the offseason and spring training to prepare to be a starting pitcher in 2027. In related news, Ken Rosenthal reported over at the Athletic that ‘multiple teams’ have expressed interest in trading for Senga.
Senga, who was demoted to the bullpen mid-season in 2026 and thrived in his new role, has one year, $14 million left on his contract, plus a club option
for 2028.
The 33-year old right hander has been a mixed bag for the Mets, with a stellar rookie campaign, followed by two injury plagued seasons, and then this year’s bullpen transition. When he is on, he is an electric pitcher whose ‘ghost’ forkball is one of the most devastating pitches in baseball. When he’s off, he is both walk and home run prone.
The Mets’ 2027 rotation is very much in flux, with veterans like Senga and Sean Manaea under contract, Tylor Megill coming off of Tommy John Surgery, and the quartet of young starters in Nolan McLean, Christian Scott, Zac Thornton, and Jonah Tong all vying for a rotation spot. With the Mets reportedly interested in upgrading their rotation and with a meeting planned with Tarik Skubal, the team will likely look to unload a veteran starter.
