The rotation needs to be prepared to carry the Mets' load and a healthy Senga can take a big part of it on his shoulders.

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.

After missing all but one regular season game in 2024, Kodai Senga is preparing to recapture his dynamic form from his rookie season one year earlier.