Mets See Positive Signs in Manaea's Extended Relief Outing

Veteran lefty shows uptick in velocity despite traffic on the bases

Apr. 4, 2026 at 4:18pm by Ben Kaplan

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Sean Manaea, the veteran left-handed pitcher for the New York Mets, had a respectable outing in relief on Thursday night, allowing just one earned run over 3 2/3 innings despite giving up four hits and two walks. Manaea noted he was "throwing free and easy" and with confidence, an encouraging sign for the Mets as they look to get the most out of the experienced hurler.

Why it matters

The Mets have been searching for reliable arms in their bullpen, and Manaea's performance, while not perfect, demonstrates he may be able to provide valuable innings in a relief role as the team navigates a long season. His ability to maintain velocity and composure despite traffic on the bases is a positive development.

The details

Manaea entered the game in relief and gave up four hits and two walks, but limited the damage to just one earned run. His velocity was up compared to previous outings, an encouraging sign for the Mets as they look to get the most out of the veteran left-hander in a relief capacity.

  • Manaea made his relief appearance on Thursday night.

The players

Sean Manaea

A veteran left-handed pitcher for the New York Mets who is trying to carve out a role in the team's bullpen.

New York Mets

The Major League Baseball team based in New York City that Manaea currently plays for.

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What they’re saying

“I was just throwing free and easy and just throwing with confidence,”

— Sean Manaea, Mets Pitcher

The takeaway

Manaea's outing, while not perfect, showed positive signs that he can be a reliable arm in the Mets' bullpen as the team looks to solidify its relief corps. His ability to maintain velocity and composure despite some traffic on the bases is an encouraging development that could earn him more opportunities to contribute.