Kodai Senga
#34 SP · Mets
Height
6'1"
Weight
202 lbs
Age
33
College
N/A
Experience
3 yrs
Bats/Throws
L/R
C
B
A
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Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsB
| Year | Team | GP | ERA | W-L | K | WHIP | IP | SV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 56 | 3.3340683 | 20-16 | 342 | 1.2833517 | 0.0 | 0 |
Current Contract
Length
5 years
Total Value
$75.0M
Guaranteed
$45.0M
AAV
$15.0M/yr
Guaranteed %60%
Fan & Media Sentiment
A
Very Positive
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The media narrative around Kodai Senga entering 2026 is overwhelmingly positive, earning an A-grade sentiment as analysts and beat writers rally around his apparent health and mechanical improvements. After injury concerns clouded recent seasons, the return of his signature "Ghost Fork" with restored velocity has generated cautiously optimistic coverage from fantasy experts and Mets reporters alike. The consensus view frames Senga as a legitimate comeback candidate rather than a risky flyer, with media emphasizing his upside potential in the rotation without falling into overhype territory. Mets beat writers are painting a picture of a pitcher who has addressed his previous mechanical issues and looks primed for a productive campaign. This positive sentiment reflects realistic expectations grounded in observable improvements rather than wishful thinking, suggesting the media sees genuine reasons for optimism about Senga's 2026 prospects.
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About this player
Kodai Senga is a player in his 3rd MLB season listed at SP for the Mets. FanVerdicts maintains four independent grades for every MLB player on an active roster — Contract Value Index for the deal itself, Performance for on-field production, Sentiment for media and fan reaction, and Fan Verdict for community voting. Current grades for Kodai Senga: Contract Value Index C, Performance B, Sentiment A, Fan Verdict pending.
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