Sean Manaea returns to Mets: Pitcher agrees to three-year ...
Manaea broke out with the Mets in 2024 thanks to a new release point
www.cbssports.comHere’s the latest on Sean Manaea I could verify:
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In 2025, Manaea was sidelined by elbow issues and was shut down from throwing for a period, with MRI and PRP updates guiding his comeback plan. This situation affected his timeline, with reports suggesting a return likely in late May to early June if rehabilitation progressed well. A later update indicated he was categorized primarily as a bullpen/listed in relief roles as the Mets adjusted its rotation plans mid-season.[1][2][4]
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Manaea’s 2024 season with the Mets was a strong one, featuring a 3.47 ERA across 181 2/3 innings in 32 starts, which helped secure a three-year, $75 million contract extension prior to the 2025 season. His performance was noted as a positive breakout that shaped expectations for his role in New York’s pitching staff.[3]
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As of May 2026, reporting from outlets covering Mets and SF Giants contexts shows Manaea remaining with the Mets in a reliever/spot-start capacity during a stretch without off days, suggesting the team continued to manage his workload carefully while keeping him available for bullpen duty or as a sixth starter if needed. Additional outlets in May 2026 indicate ongoing Mets coverage and general updates on Manaea’s status, including regular news briefs from FOX Sports.[4][5]
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There are occasional notes about Manaea’s status beyond the Mets, including early-2025 reporting on his return timeline and spring/early-season rehab steps, but the dominant thread is his elbow-related setback in 2025 and subsequent bullpen role in 2026.[2][6]
If you’d like, I can pull the most current articles from a specific outlet (e.g., Mets site, NBC Sports, or FOX Sports) and summarize their latest timestamps, or create a quick timeline of Manaea’s 2024–2026 season milestones with sources.