SEAN MANAEA NEWS

Inside Sean Manaea's metamorphosis and the growth that continues with the Mets After the lefty hit rock bottom with the Padres in 2022, he sought out Driveline to increase velocity. But his work didn't end there.

FEBRUARY 17 • THEATHLETIC.COM

3 keys for Manaea to unlock his potential with new team The Mets bringing Sean Manaea on board might not be a Yoshinobu Yamamoto-sized splash, but he could definitely be a valuable addition to the...

JANUARY 8 • MLB.COM

Three moves the Mets should make to round off offseason Mets added Sean Manaea to rotation on Sunday

JANUARY 8 • NJ.COM

Mets Mailbag Part 1: On a slow offseason and the long-term plan By adding Luis Severino, Adrian Houser and Sean Manaea, the Mets added stability on contracts that allow for flexibility.

JANUARY 8 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Mets and veteran southpaw Sean Manaea agree to 2-year, $28 million deal: reports Barring an unexpected addition, the Mets have rounded out their rotation for the 2024 season. The club agreed to a two-year, $28 million con...

JANUARY 7 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Report: LHP Sean Manaea agrees to 2-year deal with Mets The New York Mets are signing left-handed pitcher Sean Manaea to a two-year, $28 million contract, the New York Post reported.The agreement...

JANUARY 7 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Sean Manaea has become the latest pitcher to join the Mets' revamped rotation, AP source says

A person familiar with the agreement tells The Associated Press that Sean Manaea became the latest pitcher to join the revamped rotation of the New York Mets, agreeing to a $28 mil...

JANUARY 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Signs with Mets Manaea signed a two-year, $28 million dollar contract with an opt out after 2024 with the Mets on Sunday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

Impact Manaea became a free agent after opting out of his contract with the Giants earlier in the offseason. The southpaw started in 10 of his 37 appearances, while he posted a 4.44 ERA across 117.2 innings. The 31-year-old excelled more from August to the end of the season, posting a 2.87 ERA in that span. Manaea can serve as a new lefty arm in the Mets rotation.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Becomes free agent after opting out Manaea exercised the opt-out clause in his 2024 contract Monday, Danny Emerman of KNBR 680 San Francisco reports.

Impact Manaea would have been owed $15 million by the Giants, but the left-hander has decided to look for a bigger deal on the open market. The 31-year-old had an up-and-down 2023 season, holding a 4.44 ERA and 128:42 K:BB over 117.2 innings covering 10 starts and 27 relief appearances. Manaea did show more velocity this season and posted a 2.87 ERA from August on, so he should be able to find a multi-year deal somewhere.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Left-hander Sean Manaea opts out of contract with Giants for 2024, becoming free agent

Left-hander Sean Manaea has opted out of his 2024 contract with the San Francisco Giants, becoming a free agent

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Manaea's final start caps strong return to rotation SAN FRANCISCO -- Sean Manaea heard the applause, though he didn’t realize what was being celebrated until he turned around and saw the accom...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • MLB.COM

Strong in no-decision Manaea allowed two runs on seven hits and struck out eight without walking a batter over six innings in a no-decision versus the Padres on Wednesday.

Impact Manaea rejoined the rotation Sept. 12, and over his last four starts, he's maintained an 18:2 K:BB over 24 innings. He wasn't able to pick up a third straight win, but he earned a second straight quality start. The southpaw had his ups and downs while moving between the rotation and bullpen during the year, but he's posted a respectable 4.44 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 128:42 K:BB through 117.2 innings overall. This was likely his last start of the campaign, and after throwing 100 pitches (67 strikes), it seems improbable that he'd be able to make a relief appearance over the weekend.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dazzles versus Dodgers Manaea (7-6) allowed three hits and struck out two without walking a batter over seven scoreless innings to earn the win over the Dodgers on Friday.

Impact Manaea was at his best, throwing 61 of 85 pitches for strikes in an efficient start against a dangerous offense. It was just his second quality start of the year, as he's often been used behind an opener. The southpaw has given up just eight runs (six earned) over 21 innings across four games in September. He's at a 4.51 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 120:42 K:BB through 111.2 innings over 36 appearances (nine starts) this year. Manaea is projected for a home outing against the Padres next week, which would likely be his last appearance of the regular season.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sean Manaea guides Giants to key win over Dodgers Sean Manaea did not allow a run over a season-high seven innings and the visiting San Francisco Giants picked up a much-needed victory on Fr...

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Sean Manaea guides Giants to key win over Dodgers Sean Manaea did not allow a run over a season-high seven innings and the visiting San Francisco Giants picked up a much-needed victory on Fr...

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Manaea's best start of '23 keeps SF's playoff hopes alive LOS ANGELES -- The Dodgers have had Sean Manaea’s number for most of his career, but the veteran left-hander finally managed to flip the scr...

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • MLB.COM

Manaea pitches 7 scoreless innings to end skid against Dodgers as Giants beat LA 5-1

Sean Manaea scattered three hits over seven shutout innings to beat the Dodgers for the first time in his career, and the San Francisco Giants won 5-1

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Able to limit Rockies in Coors Manaea allowed three runs (two earned) on eight hits and no walks while striking out three over 5.1 innings Sunday against the Rockies. He did not factor into the decision.

Impact Manaea allowed just two baserunners to reach scoring position through the first five innings but couldn't keep the strong effort going into the sixth. He began the frame with a strikeout but then proceeded to allow a single, a home run and another single before being replaced by John Brebbia, who gave up another three more runs. Though only his last two outings have come as starts, Manaea had not given up more than four hits in an outing since July 22, but he's also given up fewer than three earned runs in each of his last five appearances. The 31-year-old now owns a 4.73 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 118:42 K:BB in 104 innings. He figures to stick in the starting rotation to close out the year and lines up to make his next start on the road against the Dodgers.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Awarded another start Manaea is slated to start Sunday's game against the Rockies in Colorado.

Impact The Giants could end up deploying Manaea behind an opener, but in any case, he'll pitch the majority of the innings Sunday and appears to have settled into a rotation spot at this point. While picking up start Tuesday for the first time since May 10, Manaea took a loss to the Guardians but struck out five while allowing three runs (one earned) on two hits and two walks. Despite delivering solid returns in the strikeouts, ERA and WHIP categories his last time out, Manaea makes for a risky streaming option Sunday at hitter-friendly Coors Field.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Decent in starting opportunity Manaea (5-6) allowed three runs (one earned) on two hits, two walks and a hit batsman while striking out five over 5.2 innings to take the loss Tuesday versus the Guardians.

Impact Manaea had a decent performance, throwing 56 of 80 pitches for strikes. He faltered in the sixth inning, though a two-out error by LaMonte Wade allowed the Guardians to load the bases. Ryan Walker relieved Manaea and promptly gave up a two-run single. Manaea has often featured as a long reliever this season, pitching to a 4.80 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 115:42 K:BB through 99.1 innings across 34 appearances (seven starts). The southpaw's role going forward is unclear, but he should be available to make his next appearance over the weekend in Colorado, whether that's as a starter or bulk reliever.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets starting chance Tuesday Manaea is listed as the Giants' starting pitcher for Tuesday's game against the Guardians at Oracle Park.

Impact He'll pick up his seventh start of the season and first since May 10, but Manaea has been making extended relief appearances for a while now, having covered between 2.2 and four innings in each of his last six outings. Assuming the Giants stick with the plan to use his as a starter rather than a bulk reliever, Manaea could still struggle to hit the five innings he would need to qualify for a win Tuesday. The Giants have Jakob Junis and Alex Wood on hand to cover multiple innings out of the bullpen if needed, and manager Gabe Kapler may prefer to use Manaea in tandem with one or both of Junis and Wood rather than leaning on the 31-year-old lefty in a traditional starting role.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs win despite wildness Manaea (5-5) earned the win in bulk relief against San Diego on Thursday, allowing one run on three hits and five walks while striking out two batters over 3.1 innings.

Impact Jakob Junis opened for San Francisco and put up four scoreless, no-hit frames but didn't qualify for the win. That benefitted Manaea, who was credited with the victory as a result of following Junis with 3.1 decent frames of his own. The southpaw got the job done despite struggling to find the strike zone -- he threw just 49 of 86 pitches for strikes and walked a season-high five batters. Manaea has settled into a multi-inning relief role, going at least 2.2 (and no more than four) innings over his past five outings and posting a 3.71 ERA and 2-2 recording during that span.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hit with loss in bulk role Manaea (4-5) took the loss Saturday, giving up two runs on three hits and two walks over 3.2 relief innings as the Giants fell 7-3 to Atlanta. He struck out five.

Impact Ryan Walker worked 1.2 innings and allowed a run as the opener before Manaea took over, but it was Austin Riley's solo shot in the fifth off the southpaw that put Atlanta in the lead for good. Manaea's last four appearances have come in a bulk relief role, and while he's gone 1-2 in that stretch, his 3.95 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 19:7 K:BB through 13.2 innings suggest he's been somewhat unlucky. If the Giants keep him on a semi-regular schedule, his next outing would likely come on the road next week against the Padres.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Saddled with fourth loss Manaea (4-4) took the loss Monday against the Phillies. He allowed three runs on three hits and two walks while striking out three over 2.2 innings.

Impact Manaea was slated for a bulk role behind Scott Alexander on Monday, though he'd only last 2.2 innings after surrendering three runs on a pair of homers. The 31-year-old Manaea had been pitching well coming into the day, allowing just one run over his last 15 innings. Overall, his ERA is up to 5.06 with a 1.28 WHIP and 102:33 K:BB across 83.2 innings this season.

AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to pitch Monday Manaea is expected to serve as the bulk pitcher behind opener Scott Alexander against the Phillies on Monday, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.

Impact Manaea last pitched Tuesday against the Rays and delivered 3.1 scoreless frames as he picked up his fourth win of the season. The veteran left-hander has pitched well over his past six appearances with just one run allowed and a 19:4 K:BB across 15 innings.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE