The New York Mets are eager to trade Kodai Senga, but the starter wants to stay and fight for his spot. Meanwhile, Pete Alonso is still waiting for a team to step up its efforts in free agency, and the Mets are in the mix for Kyle Schwarber.

Mets’ trade candidate wants to stay but he represents $15 million in savings

Kodai Senga’s desire to remain with the Mets stands out given how much organizational turnover he has endured — a new manager, a new front office, a new pitching coach — all in just a short span. But loyalty doesn’t necessarily shield him from the realities of a team in transition. The Mets are cutting veteran salary and reshaping their roster, and Senga’s name is now circulating alongside other players they may move to accelerate that reset.

What complicates things further

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