In a surprise move, Kodai Senga was named Friday as the Mets starting pitcher for Game 1 of the NLDS against the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. The Post had reported a day earlier that the Japanese right-hander was “in the conversation” for a roster spot this postseason round.

Off the heels of one of their most dramatic postseason victories in the last three decades, the New York Mets received a surprising and added boost ahead of Saturday’s Game 1 of the NLDS against the Philadelphia Phillies when it was revealed that ace Kodai Senga make his return to the mound.

New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza will either look like a genius or have this plan blow up in his face having Kodai Senga go.