Mets' Kodai Senga Drawing Trade Interest from Multiple Teams, per Report

The New York Mets could have an opportunity to move one of their most intriguing pitchers this offseason.

Veteran right-hander Kodai Senga is attracting trade interest from multiple teams, according to Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic.

The development was highlighted Tuesday by SNY, adding another dimension to New York's plans for reshaping its pitching staff ahead of the 2027 season.

Senga, 33, is entering the final guaranteed year of the five-year, $75 million contract he signed before the 2023 season.

He is owed approximately $15 million in 2027, and his contract includes a conditional club option for 2028.

Although several clubs have reportedly expressed interest, that doesn't necessarily mean the Mets are actively shopping him or that a deal is imminent.

Still, Senga's future has been uncertain since a difficult 2026 campaign forced the organization to reconsider his role.

The former All-Star struggled badly in the starting rotation, posting a 9.66 ERA across eight starts before finding greater success as a reliever.

After transitioning into a late-inning bullpen role, Senga posted a 3.78 ERA with 22 strikeouts in 16 2/3 innings over the final two months of the season.

His improvement raised the possibility that he could remain a high-leverage reliever, although Senga has made clear that he wants to return to the starting rotation.

That preference could become an important factor in determining his future.

The Mets have already identified Senga among several potential offseason trade candidates, alongside Mark Vientos, Marcus Semien and Francisco Alvarez.

However, the latest report represents a more concrete development, with interest coming from other organizations rather than simply speculation about New York's roster decisions.

Senga also possesses limited no-trade protection, allowing him to block deals involving 10 teams.

For president of baseball operations David Stearns, a potential trade would present an opportunity to address other roster needs while creating additional financial flexibility.

Keeping Senga would offer another possibility, particularly given his demonstrated effectiveness in shorter relief appearances.

The Mets have already experimented with Senga in a late-inning role, giving the organization another option if he remains in New York.

For now, the reported interest suggests Senga could become an important name to watch as the Mets explore changes to their pitching staff.