The New York Mets re-signed Starting Pitcher Sean Manaea to a three-year $75 million deal early Monday morning. Manaea had a career resurgence last season with New York as he was top 20 in the league in ERA, strikeouts, and WHIP during the regular season. He was a crucial part of the New York Mets’ improbable run to the NLCS last season.
Manaea signed a two-year $28 million deal with New York last offseason and opted out following a great season. He also rejected a $21.05 million qualifying offer from New York earlier this offseason. With an average value of $25 million/year, Manaea has made the correct financial decisions by opting out and declining the qualifying offer. Manaea will look to improve on his 2024 form and help the New York Mets reach greater heights in 2025.
What Will Manaea Bring To the New York Mets?
BREAKING: Left-hander Sean Manaea and the New York Mets are in agreement on a three-year, $75 million contract, sources tell ESPN. The 32-year-old is running it back with the Mets.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) December 23, 2024
Manaea joins a starting rotation that includes the newly acquired Griffin Canning and Frankie Montas. Kodai Senga is also looking to rebound from an injury-plagued 2024 campaign. New York’s starting rotation was one of their strengths last season as they were 15th in ERA, fifth in strikeouts, and second in opposing batting average. New York’s pitching struggled in the NLCS against the Los Angeles Dodgers though which ended their season.
Final Thoughts
New York’s marquee offseason acquisition was signing Juan Soto to a massive 15-year $765 million contract earlier this month. New York must now turn its attention to bringing back star First Baseman Pete Alonso. With the way that the MLB Offseason has unfolded, New York is seemingly the only remaining option for Alonso next season. All of the suitors for Alonso have found their first base option for the 2025 season. The Mets have remade their roster this offseason, and Manaea is the latest example.
