The New York Mets are expected to be one of the few teams involved in the Tarik Skubal sweepstakes this offseason. 

Skubal could be David Stearns' and Steve Cohen's top priority, but that's anyone's guess. They could have other roster decisions that come first. We don't actually know what the front office has discussed behind closed doors. 

As for the bullpen, the Mets have some work to do. A healthy Devin Williams will stay in the closer role. Tobias Myers and Austin Warren should earn a spot. 

Otherwise, nobody else is guaranteed to be on New York's roster on Opening Day, including Kodai Senga. 

"New York Mets pitcher Kodai Senga is attracting trade interest from multiple teams, people briefed on the matter said. 

"After the Mets demoted Senga to the bullpen, the right-hander fared better as a late-inning reliever. He has long preferred to start games," The Athletic's Will Sammon, Ken Rosenthal, and Katie Woo wrote.

"Senga, 33, is set to make $14 million in 2027, the final guaranteed year of his deal, which includes a club option for 2028. He owns limited no-trade power." 

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Based on The Athletic's reporting, Senga, despite posting a 7.34 ERA in 61.1 innings in 2026, is a potential trade target. 

Senga had a 1.74 ERA and held opponents to a .167 batting average with 12 strikeouts in 10.1 innings in August. 

That's too small a sample size to confidently say he can continue to be an effective reliever, but the Mets should consider trade offers if teams come calling. 

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