Shut down by Cincinnati’s Nick Lodolo after the second inning, following All-Star snub Juan Soto’s 24th homer in the first and a run-scoring single by Jeff McNeil in the second, the Mets saw the lefty retire 14 of 15 at one point.

Sean Manaea strikes out TJ Friedl, Matt McLain and Elly De La Cruz in order to retire the side in the top of the 1st during his first start of the season

Right-hander Mets’ Kodai Senga was activated off the injured list Friday afternoon for the series opener against the Kansas City Royals.

The Mets finally had a Sean Manaea sighting, but otherwise Sunday served as a frustrating final game for them before the All-Star break.

The Mets have a plan on how to use pitcher Sean Manaea. Manaea has been hurt, but is expected to return soon to the team.

As Sean Manaea ascended to become the Mets' ace, with the team's coaches providing support, the union proved to be an ideal symbiotic relationship. advertisement. The Record, Bergen County

Kodai Senga is expected to return from the injured list on Friday to face the Royals, according to manager Carlos Mendoza, with Sean Manaea two days behind him.

Mets left-hander Sean Manaea is expected to take an opt-out in his contract and become a free agent this winter. Read more at MLB Trade Ruumors.

Sean Manaea was a big signing for the Mets. After his success in 2024, is he ready to be an ace in the Big Apple? Three years and $75 million was enough to keep Manaea as a Met after he opted out ...

Friday marked the official start of the second half of the season, which is more of a symbolic day than anything. The actual halfway point of the schedule passed weeks ago. Friday is simply the time when players return from the All-Star break.