New York Mets left-hander Sean Manaea will make the start for Game 2 of the National League Championship Series on Monday at Dodger Stadium against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Right-hander Kodai Senga, who made all of one start during the regular season due to injuries, will make the start in Game 1 on Sunday. The 32-year-old Manaea has allowed three earned runs on nine hits (one homer) while walking two and striking out 10 in 12 innings over his two starts against the Milwaukee Brewers and Philadelphia Phillies this postseason. It's been a nice change from his previous three playoff appearances, when he gave up 13 earned runs in just 7 2/3 frames. Manaea's lone appearance against the Dodgers in 2024 came way back on April 19 in his fourth start of the year. He took a no-decision on that day, allowing two earned runs with three walks and three strikeouts in five innings pitched at Dodger Stadium.
New York Mets starting pitcher Sean Manaea continued his stellar season in Tuesday's National League Division Series Game 3 7-2 win over the Phillies. Manaea pitched seven innings, allowing one run on three hits and two walks with six strikeouts. He also hit two batters. The 32-year-old became the eighth Met to allow three or fewer hits over seven-plus innings with one or zero runs in a post-season game. Manaea compiled a 3.47 ERA with a 1.08 WHIP and a 24.9% strikeout rate in 32 regular-season starts. He has been even better in his two post-season starts, posting a 2.25 ERA with 10 strikeouts in 12 IP. He appears to be a reliable DFS option if or when he pitches again this postseason.
New York Mets starting pitcher Sean Manaea will start in Game 3 of the NLDS, according to Anthony Dicomo of MLB.com. This was expected as the southpaw will enter this game, pitching on a typical five days of rest. In his previous outing in the Wild Card Series, Manaea tossed five innings of two-run ball in a no-decision. The 32-year-old enjoyed a strong second half, boasting a 3.48 ERA and a 0.94 WHIP. However, during the regular season, he struggled against the Phillies, holding an underwhelming 5.40 ERA with four home runs in just 16 2/3 innings of work.
New York Mets left-hander Sean Manaea will get the nod for Game 2 of the wild-card series versus the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on Wednesday. Right-hander Luis Severino will kick off the three-game series on Tuesday. Manager Carlos Mendoza wouldn't commit to left-hander Jose Quintana for a potential Game 3 on Thursday, but he would be on full rest. Manaea deserves the nod for the Mets after really stepping up in their rotation this year. The former first-rounder in 2013 by the Kansas City Royals out of Indiana State went 12-6 with a 3.47 ERA (3.83 FIP), a 1.08 WHIP and a 184:63 K:BB in 181 2/3 innings over 32 starts. He only faced Milwaukee once, and it came in his final regular-season start on Sept. 27, when he was hit hard to the tune of six runs (five earned) with one walk and one strikeout in just 3 2/3 frames in Milwaukee. Manaea will be looking for revenge.
New York Mets starting pitcher Sean Manaea is listed as Friday's starter as the Mets open a three-game set against the Milwaukee Brewers. The southpaw was initially scheduled to start on Thursday against the Atlanta Braves, but that game was postponed due to inclement weather. The 32-year-old has posted a 3.29 ERA and a 1.06 WHIP across 178 innings in Queens this summer. Since the start of the month, the southpaw has held a stellar 2.36 ERA, 0.70 WHIP, and a 9:34 BB:K ratio. Fantasy managers should view Manaea as a solid option in DFS formats, as the Brewers hold an underwhelming .708 OPS against left-handed pitchers this summer.
New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza stated that the team will likely start LHP Sean Manaea in Friday's road contest against the Brewers, which is their next game after Wednesday's and Thursday's games in Atlanta were postponed due to inclement weather. The move allows Manaea to pitch as soon as possible in the Wild Card round if the Mets are to make it there. The 32-year-old is the Mets' best pitcher right now and is having arguably the best season of his career, as the southpaw has posted a 12-5 record with a 3.29 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, and a 17.0% K-BB%.
Lefthander Sean Manaea continued his excellent season Saturday with a 6-3 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. Manaea went seven innings, surrendering three earned runs on three hits while nabbing six strikeouts. On the season, the veteran is 12-5 with a 3.29 ERA, a 1.06 WHIP, and 183 strikeouts in 178 innings. Manaea is a huge reason why the Mets are fighting for a playoff spot as the season winds down to its last week. He should get one more start this season against the Milwaukee Brewers this coming week.
New York Mets starting pitcher Sean Manaea was excellent again on Sunday, tossing seven scoreless frames and earning the win in a 2-0 victory over the Chicago White Sox. Manaea allowed just two hits and two walks while striking out five in this one. The lefty has now rolled together four consecutive quality starts and hasn't allowed more than three runs in eight starts. His overall numbers also look very good, with 11 wins, a 3.35 ERA, a 1.12 WHIP, and 154 strikeouts over 150 IP. It's been a great year for the 32-year-old, and he will be tough to bench for fantasy owners as the playoffs arrive.
Sean Manaea Records Double-Digit Strikeouts In Second Consecutive Game
New York Mets starting pitcher Sean Manaea turned in his second straight excellent start in Monday's 6-0 win over the Cardinals. Manaea pitched seven innings, allowing six hits and no walks with 10 strikeouts. It was the third time all season that Manaea has fanned at least 10 hitters and two of those outings were his most recent. The 32-year-old is having a surprisingly effective season, going 8-4 with a 3.30 ERA, a 9.15 K/9 rate, and a 3.45 BB/9 rate in 22 starts and 120 IP. He will have a decent chance to extend his strikeout streak in his next start at the Mariners, who have struck out the most of any team in baseball.
New York Mets starting pitcher Sean Manaea hit his highest strikeout total of the season in Tuesday's 2-0 win over the Twins. Manaea pitched seven innings, allowing just two hits and a walk with 11 strikeouts. The 32-year-old has had a strong season overall, going 7-4 with a 3.50 ERA, an 8.92 K/9 rate, and a 3.66 BB/9 rate in 21 starts and 113 IP. While his performance will sometimes oscillate, Manaea has proven to be a reliable middle-to-back fantasy rotation piece over the past couple of seasons. His next start is slated to be a middling matchup at the Cardinals. Fantasy managers should feel fine starting him in this one given his overall performance this season.
