Mets Re-Sign Sean Manaea to Three-Year, $75 Million Deal
Mets Bring Back Reliever in a Bid to Reclaim NL East Title
Sean Manaea is coming back to Queens after he and the New York Mets agreed to a three-year, $75 million deal in the very early hours of Monday morning.
Career Year with the Mets
The 32-year-old southpaw had a career year with the Mets last year, throwing a career-high in innings (181.2) while posting a 3.47 ERA, a 1.084 WHIP, and 184 strikeouts. While Francisco Lindor’s heroics down the stretch were well-documented, Manaea’s arm was a foundation that became ol’ reliable every fifth day to help the team secure its spot in the postseason. He went 6-2 with a 3.09 ERA across his final eight starts of the regular season.
Return Provides Stability to Rotation
Manaea’s return provides a stabilizing force to a rotation that has experienced significant turnover this offseason. Severino and Jose Quintana are gone while Stearns brought in Manaea’s friend from his Oakland A’s days, Frankie Montas, into the rotation. Former Yankees closer Clay Holmes was also signed and will be stretched out into a starter in Queens.
Mets’ Rotation Set for 2025
This will likely end the team’s foray into the free-agent starting-pitching market. They now have a six-man rotation to work with in 2025, featuring Kodai Senga, Manaea, Montas, David Peterson, Holmes, and Paul Blackburn. Granted, they are expected to keep their cap in the Roki Sasaki ring until he decides which team he will sign for.
Corner-Infield Situation
For now, though, the Mets’ immediate priority is resolving their corner-infield situation. Pete Alonso remains a free agent, and his return to first base at Citi Field has become increasingly likely after a busy weekend that saw multiple free-agent first basemen find homes.
Conclusion
The Mets have secured a key piece in their rotation, and with Manaea back in the fold, they can focus on shoring up their corner-infield situation. The team is expected to make a strong push for the NL East title in 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How much did Sean Manaea sign for?
A: Sean Manaea signed a three-year, $75 million deal with the New York Mets.
Q: What was Manaea’s performance like with the Mets last year?
A: Manaea threw a career-high in innings (181.2) while posting a 3.47 ERA, a 1.084 WHIP, and 184 strikeouts.
Q: Who else has the Mets signed this offseason?
A: The Mets have also signed Frankie Montas, Clay Holmes, and Kodai Senga.
