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Mets' Manaea to Start 2026 in Bullpen Role

3/21/2026

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Summary

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Sean Manaea of the New York Mets will begin 2026 in a piggyback bullpen behind the five-man rotation: Freddy Peralta, David Peterson, Nolan McLean, Clay Holmes, and Kodai Senga.
The move reflects the team's depth and tough choices, per Mets manager Carlos Mendoza.
Manaea, 34, posted a 5.64 ERA in 2025 and has shown velocity decline.
The Mets open the 2026 season against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday.

History

Historical Context

The New York Mets' 1986 World Series victory marked a significant achievement in baseball history, following a franchise-record 108-win season. Under manager Davey Johnson, the team showcased talents like Dwight Gooden and Gary Carter, defeating the Houston Astros in the NLCS before overcoming the Boston Red Sox in a dramatic seven-game World Series, solidifying their status as one of the greatest teams in MLB history.

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Story summary

Sean Manaea of the New York Mets will begin 2026 in a piggyback bullpen behind the five-man rotation: Freddy Peralta, David Peterson, Nolan McLean, Clay Holmes, and Kodai Senga.
The move reflects the team's depth and tough choices, per Mets manager Carlos Mendoza.
Manaea, 34, posted a 5.64 ERA in 2025 and has shown velocity decline.
The Mets open the 2026 season against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday.

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