Morning Briefing: Mets Bolster Rotation With Japanese Star Kodai Senga
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Good morning, Mets fans!
The spending and roster improvement continues. Late Saturday night, the Mets reportedly came to an agreement with star Japanese free agent pitcher Kodai Senga. The reported deal is for five years and $75 million. This deal is pending a physical.
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The New York Mets officially announced their re-signing of outfielder Brandon Nimmo to an eight-year contract.
The Mets reportedly signed one of the top free agent pitchers, starter Kodai Senga. The deal is reportedly for five years and $75 million and is pending a completed physical.
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According to Jon Heyman of MLB Network, the Giants, Twins, and Cubs are among teams in on Carlos Correa.
Per Shi Davidi of Sportsnet, the Toronto Blue Jays reached an agreement with free agent outfielder Kevin Kiermaier. This pending a physical.
Per Susan Slussner of the San Francisco Chronicle, the San Francisco Giants are “considering” signing right-handed pitcher Chris Bassitt.
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Andrew Steele-Davis discussed the Giants’ interest in right-handed pitcher Chris Bassitt.
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