Manaea arrived as a sparkplug, delivering a composed 5.1 frames with zero earned runs and eight strikeouts. His presence instantly reshapes the Mets’ rotation narrative, providing a reliable anchor while highlighting upside for fantasy rosters that chase stability in September.

Manaea provides a steady floor with an ability to limit hard contact when he’s locating well. His matchup against Seattle’s shuffled lineup requires precise command and a well-timed breaking ball to reduce the risk of early runs.

Manaea sits with a 4.33 ERA and a 1-1 record; his last outing was a rough 9.00 ERA line, with four earned on six hits and five strikeouts. The Mets enter a slide, making Manaea a pivot point in this matchup where fantasy managers consider risk-adjusted exposure. His bounce-back potential hinges on control and a cleaner sequence to quiet Seattle's lineup.

Manaea is a lefty with recent form that’s given up homers to right-handed power. Rodríguez’s hot week and his success against lefties create a high homer ceiling for Rodríguez in a Mets home environment. Manaea’s track record against power-rich RHBs underpins Rodríguez’s strong upside tonight.

Manaea remains a veteran presence in the Mets’ plans, signing a notable salary and showing steady stuff that could anchor bullpen innings or serve as a backend rotation option. His role as a stabilizing long man or occasional starter could provide NYM a reliable innings option in a playoff push, shaping fantasy value as the bullpen leans on depth and versatility.