Asked which batter he was most looking forward to facing now that he’s in the majors, the Japanese right-hander responded in English: “The Phillies lineup.”
It’s in part due to that mentality, along with his repertoire and championship pedigree while pitching in Japan that the Mets were interested in bringing Senga to Queens, where he was introduced on Monday during a press conference at Citi Field.
He’ll be part of a new-look rotation after the departure of Jacob deGrom, Taijuan Walker and Chris Bassitt.Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post Senga met with Eppler, as well as manager Buck Showalter, pitching coach Jeremy Hefner and director of pitching development Eric Jagers in November. And Eppler added the fact Senga was originally drafted into Japan’s developmental league was something he admired.
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