New York Mets face a pivotal decision as Kodai Senga voices his desire to remain in Queens, but could a trade shake up the rotation anyway?

The front office weighs Senga's upside against persistent injury risks and what his club-friendly contract might fetch on the open market.

With teams like the Padres, Astros, Giants, and Orioles being possibilities, which trade scenarios could bring the Mets crucial assets for 2026 and beyond?

Host Ryan Finkelstein explores possible Senga swap outcomes, including reliever upgrades, outfielders like Tyler O'Neill, and blockbuster packages for aces like Freddy Peralta.

The episode breaks down starting pitcher options in free agency—Framber Valdez, Michael King, Tatsuya Imai—and considers whether the Mets are better keeping Senga’s electric ghost fork pitch or rolling the dice on riskier alternatives.

Will New York prioritize high-floor reliability or bet on Senga’s ace potential to anchor their playoff hopes?

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