Kodai Senga says it’s ‘surreal’ to join Mets rotation

Japanese pitcher Kodai Senga joined the New York Mets on Monday, taking his place alongside idols Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander in the MLB club’s starting roster.

“It almost feels surreal,” Senga said through an interpreter at a news conference, showing off his new uniform after completing a five-year deal reportedly worth $75 million.

“I’m very happy and excited to be in the Big Apple,” Senga said in English. “Let’s go Mets.”

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Source : Baseball – The Japan Times

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