Manaea posted 12 wins last season with a 3.47 ERA, but this year slid to a 5.64 ERA across 15 appearances, highlighting volatility amid organizational shifts.

<p>Sean Manaea</p><p>Manaea carried 12 wins and a 3.47 ERA last year, but regressed to a 5.64 ERA in 15 appearances this season. With the Mets overhauling coaching and approach, Manaea is a high-upside depth piece whose effectiveness depends on health, changes in mechanics, and optimization of his pitch mix and sequencing under new guidance.</p>

<p>Manaea, acquired as depth, became part of a season-long rotation struggle when injuries and performance limited his impact, underscoring the Mets’ need for more reliable length from their starters.</p>

Manaea (2-4, 5.80) starts for the Mets in the final day showdown with the Marlins. His effectiveness will influence New York's ability to clinch a wild-card berth or force a tiebreaker against CIN and MIL.

<p>Manaea faces Cabrera in a high-stakes Miami turn as New York’s postseason fate remains unsettled in the final day.</p><p>Manaea’s performance could tilt the balance toward a Mets push or a Reds cushion, shaping fantasy and betting decisions across the league.</p>