Mets should’ve tried harder to trade Kodai Senga in winter before latest disaster
The Mets attempted to trade pitcher Kodai Senga during the winter but did not pursue the deal aggressively enough to overcome concerns about his injury risk and $28 million contract through 2027. Senga is now on the injured list with spine inflammation and has posted a 9.00 ERA, validating the concerns of teams that passed on acquiring him. The Mets are also without key players like Francisco Lindor and Edwin Díaz, compounding their early-season struggles.
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New York Mets Jon Heyman Mets should’ve tried harder to trade Kodai Senga in winter before latest disaster By Jon Heyman Published April 30, 2026, 7:52 p.m. ET Kodai Senga reacts during the third of the Mets' loss to the Rockies on April 26, 2026 at Citi Field. Corey Sipkin for New York Post The Mets tried to trade Kodai Senga in winter, but apparently not hard enough. Teams didn’t want to take the $28 million through 2027 due to the injury risk, wisely as it turns out. Senga, who’s on the IL with spine inflammation and a 9.00 ERA, had an iffy MRI exam upon signing, as The Post reported back then. Access the Mets beat like never before Don’t miss Mike Puma’s text messages from Queens and beyond — he’s giving Sports+ subscribers the inside buzz on the Mets.
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