During a roughly 10-minute chat with reporters on Tuesday, the day before the first official workout for pitchers and catchers at Clover Park, Kodai Senga referenced his physical condition in almost every answer.

Kodai Senga spent part of his winter at home in Japan in rehab mode, with the goal of arriving at spring training ready for a normal buildup toward the season. On that count, the Mets right-hander is confident he succeeded.