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Mets introduce Japanese right-hander Kodai Senga

NEW YORK -- Kodai Senga hardly hesitated when asked who he is most looking forward to facing when he pitches for the New York Mets.

"The Phillies' lineup," the Japanese right-hander said in English.

The Mets are excited for that showdown with the reigning National League champions, too.

Senga was officially introduced at a press conference Monday at Citi Field after finalizing a $75 million, five-year contract with the Mets, who will introduce Justin Verlander on Tuesday morning.

The outgoing 29-year-old opened his first press conference with a message in English to fans: "Hi, I'm Kodai Senga of the New York Mets.