New York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga threw live batting practice on Saturday, and the team was encouraged by his performance coming off an injury-shortened season. “I saw a smile on his face — that’s a good sign,

After missing most of last season with injuries, Mets pitcher Kodai Senga said he is ready to assume a full workload as the team eyes a six-man rotation for 2025.

Kodai Senga spent part of his winter in rehab mode, with the goal of arriving at spring training ready for a normal buildup toward the season.