Manaea's Spring Training Comeback: A New Season Ahead

0:00For the New York Mets, it's March 7th, and here's what's going on. Mets pitcher Sean Menea is in the second year of his three-year deal worth $75 million. After a disappointing 2025 season, he's focused on bouncing back strong this year. Back in 2024, Menea's shown in the postseason. He helped the Mets push deep into the playoffs with his standout performance coming in game three of the division series against the Phillies, where he allowed just one run over seven innings. Last season brought major setbacks, though, estranged right oblique and loose bodies in his left elbow, sideline him for the first half. When he returned after the All-Star break, things didn't improve, as he posted a 5.64 ERA with no quality starts in 15 outings. Earlier this week in spring training, Menea took the mound for three innings against the Marlins. He gave up one home run early, but kept him scoreless after that, striking out one batter without another hit. Menea said he felt healthy and was happy to face real competition.

1:01His manager praised the movement on his pitches, especially the cutter, and isn't worried about his velocity sitting at 89 miles per hour. This early, this story is made possible by our sponsor. Do not just listen to podcasts. Get lost in them comfortably. S-O-L-L-I, solelypillow.com