New York Mets rookie Kodai Senga said Monday he hasn’t decided whether to play for Japan at the upcoming World Baseball Classic.
The former SoftBank Hawks ace, who signed a five-year contract with the Mets, said his participation in the March 8-21 tournament would most likely be limited in any case as he overlaps with the club’s spring training. MLB.
Japanese right-hander Kodai Senga attends a news conference at the New York Mets’ home stadium, Citi Field, in New York on December 19, 2022, after signing a five-year contract with the National League baseball club. (Essonne Info) ==Essonne Info
A gold medalist with Japan at the Tokyo Olympics last year, Senga said he wanted to contribute to the WBC campaign but was also concerned about pushing other players with his late arrival.
The 29-year-old said he had been in contact with Japan Samurai captain Hideki Kuriyama and was ready to join the team if needed.
I said, “If you still need me, call me,” Senga said, recounting his conversation with Kuriyama.
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