MLB Rumors: Mets Taking Trade Calls On Their All-Star Starter

November 13, 2025 ,
New York Mets starting pitcher Kodai Senga pitchers during 2025 game.

The New York Mets have begun taking calls on their right-hander Kodai Senga, according to multiple reports. 

The club is definitely not staging a fire sale, but they are listening. Senga still owns a 3.00 ERA across 52 MLB starts and a team-friendly two years at 14 million per season. He also battled a calf strain and a rough second half in 2025 that ended with a demotion to Triple-A, leaving rival evaluators split on whether he is a buy-low ace or a volatility risk. 

Publicly, David Stearns has maintained that the Mets view Senga as part of their 2026 rotation, which keeps leverage on their side while the phone keeps ringing.

Why the Mets might listen on Kodai Senga

New York needs rotation stability after a year that leaned on rookies and rehabs, yet Senga’s post-injury dip created uncertainty about his 180-inning outlook. If the Mets add an ace this winter, they could reallocate Senga’s spot to reduce risk while converting his remaining surplus value into help at premium positions. 

His contract now includes a limited 10-team no-trade list instead of a full clause, widening the market. If Senga’s command returns to early-2025 form, his splitter and carry fastball profile as a mid-rotation anchor at a bargain rate. 

What a realistic return could be

The Mets will not dump Senga. A deal would need to fill a present-day hole, and center field stands out. 

One plausible framework pairs Senga for a controllable outfielder who can handle the position every day. The Los Angeles Angels fit conceptually if they decide to cash in an outfield bat for pitching, with New York looking for on-base skill and defense up the middle. 

Short of that type of swap, expect the Mets to hold unless a package upgrades the 26-man roster and preserves depth behind the front of the rotation. 

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