Reported by Andy Martino of New York station SNY
Kodai Senga, who exercised his free agent (FA) rights overseas from SoftBank, has agreed to a five-year, $7,500 (about 10.24 billion yen) contract with the Mets, according to broadcaster Andy Martino New Yorker “SNY”. “Reported. The Mets-Senga contract is pending physical exam results,” he said.
The Mets have signed free agent Justin Verlander of the Astros to a two-year deal this offseason. Chiga will be responsible for the Cy Young Award right hand and starting rotation. The station said, “The Japanese star will be in the middle of the rotation. If he can leave a good result, he will be an ace.” According to Ken Rosenthal, an accomplished reporter for the American media ‘The Athletic’, “it comes with the right to refuse to trade. It also comes with the right to opt out.”
Chiga, who joined Softbank in 4th place in the 2010 practice draft, pitched 22 games this season in his 12th year as a pro, posting 11 wins and 6 losses and a 1.94 ERA. He rose to become a Japanese ace, also winning double digits for 6 consecutive years, and finally made his long-awaited move to the major leagues.
