Kodai Senga is RAISING the Expectations for the Mets | Ronny Mauricio Optioned as Roster Takes Shape

Kodai Senga is RAISING the Expectations for the Mets | Ronny Mauricio Optioned as Roster Takes Shape

31:59 Mar 20, 2026
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Kodai Senga’s electric spring leaves New York Mets fans optimistic—could he anchor a dominant rotation all year?   Ronny Mauricio headlines a new round of roster cuts, signaling major shifts ahead of Opening Day.   Ryan Finkelstein tracks Senga’s latest sizzling start, breaks down the likely six-man pitching rotation with Freddy Peralta and Nolan Mclean, and highlights the Mets’ impressive pitching depth, including Christian Scott and Jonah Tong waiting in the wings. Roster intrigue heats up as Ronny Mauricio is optioned to Syracuse.   Plus, bullpen competition between Craig Kimbrel and lefties Brian Hudson and Richard Lovelady intensifies as final spots are claimed.   Can this Mets squad stay healthy, maximize their star power, and emerge as NL East favorites?Everydayer Club   If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.  Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub  JOIN THE LOCKED ON METS INSIDER COMMUNITY: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonmets Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PlayStation This episode of is brought to you by MLB The Show 26. Visit https://mlbthe.show/lockedon and use code “LOCKEDON” to unlock a pack for use in Diamond Dynasty. Pre-Order now, Available March 17th on PlayStation 5, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. RATED E FOR EVERYONE. Turbo Tax Intuit TurboTax now has in-person locations nationwide. You can meet face-to-face with a real tax expert, and your documents get uploaded straight to your TurboTax app on the spot.  Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to find a store near you and book your appointment today. Robinhood You’re no longer just a spectator. Play by play. You decide. Trade Every Play with Robinhood. Now available across the U.S. Download the Robinhood app now to begin. Futures and cleared swaps trading involves significant risk and is not appropriate for everyone. Event contracts are offered by Robinhood Derivatives, LLC., a registered futures commission merchant and swap firm. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at
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