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.

During a roughly 10-minute chat with reporters on Tuesday, the day before the first official workout for pitchers and catchers at Clover Park, Kodai Senga referenced his physical condition in almost every answer.

Senga, who joined the Mets not long ago, recently gave his take on what might help East Coast teams, like the Mets, entice more Japanese talent. His suggestion? A roof over their heads. While it may sound odd at first, Senga’s comment was playful but also revealing.