Popularity is overrated. Just about everyone outwears their welcome. Stay around long enough and there’s a chance you become the villain. The rules apply in life and in baseball. After the way things ended for the New York Mets, there are plenty of once popular players the fans aren’t so sure about any longer.
1) Kodai Senga
Kodai Senga’s presence is felt even when he’s not playing. It’s not because he’s larger than life. It’s because with him on the roster, you need to plan for a six-man rotation.
This hasn’t necessarily been because of his own demands, but the Mets have yet to shy away from keeping him on a strict system of getting five days of rest.