Mets Weigh Trading Ace Senga After Injury-Plagued Season

As of November 11th, 2025, the New York Mets are reportedly mulling the idea of trading one of their starting pitchers, including Kodai Senga. According to The Athletic's Will Sammon, the Mets have had trade discussions about their starters, with Senga attracting interest from multiple teams.

Teams are viewing Senga as an "interesting buy-low candidate" after his rough 2025 season. Senga started the year strong, posting a 6-3 record with a 1.59 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, and 65 strikeouts in 68 innings through the first few months. However, he suffered a hamstring injury in June and was sidelined for nearly a month. Upon his return in July, Senga struggled, finishing the season with a 7-6 record, 3.02 ERA, and 1.31 WHIP.

The Mets ultimately optioned Senga to Triple-A in September as he continued to battle inconsistency. While he was eligible to return to the majors later that month, Senga told manager Carlos Mendoza that he wasn't quite ready, ultimately closing out the season in the minors.

Now, the Mets must decide whether to hold on to Senga, who is owed $28 million over the next two seasons and has a club option in 2028, or seek rotation help in a trade. If the Mets feel confident in Senga's ability to turn things around, they may opt to keep him. However, if they believe his struggles are more than just a temporary setback, they could look to move him and address their pitching needs elsewhere.