The 32-year-old breakout star is expected to sign a $75 million contract with the Mets. Written by Zach Pressnell Newsweek Updated @ 11:31 AM on December 20, 2024 All eyes were on Queens’ starting pitching rotation when the New York Mets signed Juan Soto to a record-breaking 15-year,
$765 million contract earlier this winter. Reject starting pitchers had been successfully transformed into major league talent by New York, but would this feat continue in 2025? Zachary Rymer of Bleacher Report recently forecasted that the Mets will re-sign Sean Manaea, their starting pitcher, to a $75 million contract.
One of the aforementioned breakout talents was Manaea. “Manaea went from having a good season to a great one, ultimately posting a 3.09 ERA with a 4.6 strikeout-to-walk ratio over his last 12 starts,” Rymer said. Manaea isn’t as dominant as Sale,
as seen by his whiff rate, which was just in the 54th percentile. However, because of his ability to outshine batters with mere variety, he is a good chance to age nicely.His new delivery, which consists of six pitches, makes it even more difficult for batters to follow the ball. “It makes a lot of sense for Manaea to get a reunion here if Yusei Kikuchi can get three years and $63 million on this market.
” Manaea and the Mets had a great season together, and New York has the financial means to re-sign him. Queens is the place to go if he wants to win and be paid. This won’t occur until a smaller market team, such as the Los Angeles Angels, Cleveland Guardians, or Pittsburgh Pirates, is prepared to pay far more than market value for Manaea. If not, he will continue to be a Met.
