Sean Manaea Open to Pitching With Mets Next Season: 'Wouldn't Take Too Much Convincing'

Mets Eyeing Manaea as Potential Rotation Addition

The New York Mets may have found a potential solution to their starting rotation woes. According to recent reports, free-agent left-hander Sean Manaea is open to signing with the Mets next season.

Manaea's Impressive Credentials

Manaea, 30, has established himself as a solid starting pitcher during his six-year MLB career. In 2022, he went 11-8 with a 4.12 ERA and 155 strikeouts for the San Diego Padres. He has also shown durability, averaging over 180 innings pitched per season from 2018 to 2021.

Mets' Rotation Needs

The Mets are looking to bolster their starting rotation after a disappointing 2022 season. Jacob deGrom, Max Scherzer, and Chris Bassitt are the only reliable starters under contract for next year, leaving the team with several holes to fill.

Manaea's Appeal to Mets

Manaea's combination of experience, durability, and relatively low cost makes him an attractive option for the Mets. He could provide a solid innings-eater at the back end of the rotation, allowing deGrom, Scherzer, and Bassitt to focus on pitching deep into games.

Convincing Manaea to Join

While Manaea has expressed openness to joining the Mets, he has also stated that he is looking for a team that can offer him a chance to compete for a World Series. The Mets have yet to make it past the NLDS in recent years, but they have a strong core of young talent and could be contenders in the future.

Mets' Pursuit of Manaea

The Mets are reportedly planning to meet with Manaea's agents to discuss a potential contract. If they can convince him that they are a legitimate contender and offer him a competitive deal, the Mets could land a valuable addition to their rotation.

Only time will tell if Manaea ends up in a Mets uniform next season, but his interest in the team is a positive sign for the Mets and their fans.