(New York) The New York Mets and Japanese pitcher Kodai Senga agreed to a five-year, $75 million deal on Saturday.
The contract includes a player release clause after the 2025 season.
Looking for their first World Series win since 1986, the Mets spent $476.7 million on seven free agents this offseason.
The New Yorkers have signed pitchers Justin Verlander and José Quintana from Senga, signed center fielder Brandon Nimmo and goaltender Edwin Diaz, added reliever David Robertson and reached a deal with receiver Omar Narváez, who is expected to undergo his physical evaluations .
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Senga, a right-hander who shoots with a lot of power, didn’t have to go through the scoring system in Japan’s top leagues because he played 11 seasons. Several Major League Baseball teams were looking to sign him to a contract, including the Boston Red Sox.
“Kodai has been on our radar for several years,” said Mets general manager Billy Eppler. Kodai enjoyed great success during his career and helped his team win four straight Japan playoff titles. We are thrilled to add someone so talented to our rotation. 🇧🇷
Senga, who will celebrate his 30th birthdayand birthday in January, went 11-6 with a 1.94 ERA in 22 starts last season with the Fukuoka Hawks of the Pacific League. He did not give up a single run in three innings against the United States at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics.
Senga, Verlander and Quintana replaced the Mets’ three starters who became free agents after the 2022 season: Jacob deGrom, Taijuan Walker and Chris Bassitt.
The starting rotation also includes veteran Carlos Carrasco. The Mets accepted their $14 million option for next season.
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