The Mets’ 2024 ace is ready for his ’25 debut. Sean Manaea, re-signed in the offseason after a career year last season, was activated from the 60-day injured list on Sunday and will pitch against the Royals in the final game of the first half. Clay Holmes is slated to start vs. Kansas City, and Manaea will see action out of the bullpen.
Manaea, who strained his right oblique muscle in Spring Training, suffered a setback early in his rehab, then required another shutdown when doctors identified a loose body in his pitching elbow. But the left-hander has proven his health over six rehab starts, the last two of those coming after his elbow diagnosis.
Manaea completed his final rehab start Tuesday for Triple-A Syracuse, stretching out to 73 pitches over 3 2/3 innings against Lehigh Valley. He allowed three runs, striking out five and walking one.
Manaea’s return means that the Mets’ planned rotation is nearly complete for the first time this season. Kodai Senga made his own successful return from a strained right hamstring in an 8-3 victory over the Royals on Friday, and Frankie Montas — who got the win on Saturday — has been solid in three of his four starts.
