Mets Eyeing Reunion with Sean Manaea

Sean Manaea's inaugural season with the New York Mets was arguably the best of his nine-year career. The left-hander delivered an impressive 181 2/3 innings, marking a career-high, and posted a stellar 3.47 ERA, his best over a full season. Manaea's performance saw him rank among the top 10 in the National League in several key categories: ninth in strikeouts (184), fifth in WHIP (1.08), and third in opponents' batting average (.202).


Given such success, the Mets are reportedly optimistic about re-signing Manaea. According to SNY's Andy Martino, there's "increasing optimism" within the organization about a potential reunion. MLB Network insider Jon Paul Morosi also linked Manaea to the Mets, noting that the team continues to seek rotation help, even after acquiring Frankie Montas and Clay Holmes. Morosi suggested that Manaea's next contract could potentially be worth $100 million.


In the event that negotiations with Manaea fall through, the Mets are considering other options. One notable alternative is right-hander Nick Pivetta. Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported that the Mets had a meeting scheduled with Pivetta's agents. Pivetta, who will turn 32 next season, posted a 4.09 ERA with an 11.1 K/9 rate over the past two seasons with the Boston Red Sox. However, signing Pivetta would require the Mets to forfeit a 2025 Draft pick due to his qualifying offer from Boston.