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NY Mets' Carlos Mendoza reveals why Sean Manaea will open season in 'piggyback' role Manager Carlos Mendoza explained why Sean Manaea will open the season in a piggyback role as New York Mets manage pitching early.

6 DAYS AGO • BOLAVIP.COM

Mets' rotation depth forces Manaea to open '26 season in bullpen PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- The Mets’ rotation depth and health, two boons for them throughout Spring Training, have created a difficult situati...

6 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Sean Manaea admits frustration after being bumped from NY Mets' Opening Day rotation Sean Manaea was candid regarding his move to the bullpen Saturday, admitting to some frustration after being the odd man out in the New York...

6 DAYS AGO • BOLAVIP.COM

Headed for bullpen Manaea will not begin the season in the Mets' starting rotation, although Carlos Mendoza indicated Saturday that the veteran southpaw would be used in a piggy-back role, Will Samm...

Impact Mendoza didn't specify which starter would get an abbreviated workload to accommodate Manaea, however. Manaea's velocity has been down this spring, and getting used in a long relief role could buy him more time to round into form. That said, his actual Grapefruit League results have been solid as he has a 3.72 ERA and 9:2 K:BB in 9.2 innings. Freddy Peralta, David Peterson, Nolan McLean, Clay Holmes and Kodai Senga will open the season in the rotation.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Mets veteran Sean Manaea will open the season in a relief role rather than the starting rotation

New York Mets left-hander Sean Manaea will open the season working out of the bullpen rather than having a spot in the starting rotation

MARCH 21 • Associated Press

Mets starting rotation revealed, with $75 million man Sean Manaea to bullpen With a healthy starting rotation, the Mets made a decision to not roll with a six-man rotation to begin 2026, leaving one pitcher as the odd...

MARCH 21 • USATODAY.COM

Mets reveal interesting 'piggyback' plan for Sean Manaea to begin MLB season | Sporting News This is going to be interesting for the Mets to begin the year.

MARCH 21 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

MLB analysts flag Sean Manaea's velocity dip as major Mets concern heading into Opening Day Heading into the 2026 season, the New York Mets will be desperate to bounce back after an extremely disappointing end to 2025.

MARCH 20 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

NL East Preview: Phillies bring back core as they try to hold off new-look Mets, banged-up Braves

Still powered by Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper, the Philadelphia Phillies are bringing back mostly the same team that won its second consecutive NL East title last season and mad...

MARCH 19 • Associated Press

NY Mets' Sean Manaea downplays velocity concerns despite slow spring readings New York Mets pitcher Sean Manaea remains confident despite slower spring fastball readings, saying he can still be effective on the mound.

MARCH 18 • BOLAVIP.COM

Velocity ticks down again Manaea struck out four and didn't allow a baserunner over four scoreless innings during Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Marlins. According to Max Goodman of NJ.com, th...

Impact Four perfect frames are hard to ignore, but Manaea saw his fastball velocity drop after he averaged 89 mph during his previous spring start last week. The 34-year-old has never been a flamethrower, but he averaged 91.8 mph on his fastball last year and has been over 91 mph in each of the past five seasons. Manaea has indicated that he's not worried about the reduced velocity, but it's worth keeping an eye on as spring training winds down.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Mets not 'concerned' over a healthy Sean Manaea's down fastball The left-hander had a second straight Grapefruit League start Thursday in which his velocity was notably down, and he slogged through his ou...

MARCH 12 • NYPOST.COM

Manaea, Mets have zero concerns about drop in fastball velo JUPITER, Fla. -- To be clear, Sean Manaea says, he is fully healthy. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza agrees. But Manaea’s fastball velocity, a n...

MARCH 12 • MLB.COM

Mets' Sean Manaea breaks silence on lower pitch velocity in spring training | Sporting News This worrying Sean Manaea situation isn't a concern for the man himself.

MARCH 12 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Unconcerned by velocity Manaea gave up three runs on six hits with four strikeouts and one walk over 2.2 innings during Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Cardinals. According to Max Goodman of...

Impact Manaea averaged 91.9 mph with his fastball last season, but he was limited to 15 appearances due to elbow issues and struggled to a 5.64 ERA. Pitchers will often experience a lower velocity during spring training while building up, so it's not necessarily a major concern. However, it's still worth keeping an eye on as Manaea moves towards his final outings before the regular season.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Manaea takes first step toward hoped-for bounceback JUPITER, Fla. – Mets left-hander Sean Manaea is in year two of a three-year deal worth $75 million. He hopes that this year is far better th...

MARCH 7 • MLB.COM

Mets know the problem with Sean Manaea, but can they fix it? | Sporting News This could impact the Mets' whole season.

FEBRUARY 20 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Mets' Sean Manaea raises his hand and asks us to remember him as a key pitcher | Sporting News The southpaw is back in the picture.

FEBRUARY 16 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Rediscovers arm slot over offseason Manaea worked with Tread Athletics this offseason and believes he's rediscovered his ideal arm slot, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.

Impact Manaea experienced a breakthrough in 2024 with a lowered arm slot, but he struggled in 2025 after lowering his arm slot even further. He's now got it back closer to where it was in 2024 and said it's "definitely cleaned up and feels a lot better now." The left-hander dealt with a loose body in his elbow last season and didn't have surgery, so the possibility exists that the issue will resurface in 2026. However, Manaea is fully healthy right now and feels good about where he is early on in Mets camp.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Mets boss David Stearns completed Peralta trade after anniversary dinner

David Stearns wasn’t about to let his wedding anniversary get in the way of landing an ace

JANUARY 22 • Associated Press

Mets acquire ace pitcher Freddy Peralta from Brewers in trade

The active New York Mets have acquired ace pitcher Freddy Peralta and right-hander Tobias Myers from Milwaukee in a trade that sent two top prospects to the Brewers: pitcher Brando...

JANUARY 22 • Associated Press

Manaea enters new year with plenty to prove, ample opportunity NEW YORK -- It can be easy to forget, in this era of major change around Flushing, that the Mets’ highest-paid pitcher is Sean Manaea. Last...

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • MLB.COM

Mets front office taking heat with fan favorites Alonso, Díaz and Nimmo headed out of town

Brandon Nimmo went first

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Manaea, Vientos spread Thanksgiving cheer across five boroughs NEW YORK -- Each November, a small army of Mets employees mobilizes, piling into trucks and fanning throughout the five boroughs. Often, cel...

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • MLB.COM

Did not need elbow surgery Manaea said last week that he did not require surgery to remove a loose body from his left elbow and he considers the injury "a thing of the past," Anthony DiComo of MLB.com report...

Impact The southpaw was first diagnosed with a loose body in his elbow in June, but he missed minimal time and it was determined during an examination after the season that surgery was not necessary. There's a risk that the elbow issue will crop up again in the future, but for the time being Manaea has a clean bill of health. The 33-year-old posted a 5.64 ERA over 60.2 frames for the Mets in 2025, though that came with a 75:12 K:BB.

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Mets veteran Sean Manaea will open the season in a relief role rather than the starting rotation

NL East Preview: Phillies bring back core as they try to hold off new-look Mets, banged-up Braves

Mets boss David Stearns completed Peralta trade after anniversary dinner

Mets acquire ace pitcher Freddy Peralta from Brewers in trade

Mets front office taking heat with fan favorites Alonso, Díaz and Nimmo headed out of town