Overview
- Manaea delivered a five‑inning, one‑run bulk relief outing on Monday that included four strikeouts, one walk and very little hard contact.
- He showed a measurable uptick in arm speed, averaging about 91.9 mph and topping near 93.8–94 mph during the outing.
- The Mets shifted David Peterson to the bullpen and have given Manaea rotation opportunities while keeping his role fluid and performance‑driven.
- Coaches credited targeted work with pitching coach Justin Willard and assistant Dan McKinney on mechanics, mobility and a harder, more convincing sweeper and cutter.
- Manaea’s recent run (markedly lower ERA and better peripherals compared with early season struggles) gives the Mets a near‑term option to stabilize a rotation dealing with rehabbed starters and injuries.