<p>M Manaea delivered five innings, touched up by a late solo homer, and looked sharper after mechanical tweaks, hinting at a possible midseason peak return.</p><p>Fantasy players should monitor his innings, velocity, and control for a potential value boost as he settles into a longer role with Mets’ coaching staff supporting him through crunch time.

Manaea entered in relief after Holmes and stabilized the Mets bullpen, helping to hold SD at bay as the Mets maintained the lead and preserved the win.

Manaea is central to a piggyback plan designed to boost innings and efficiency, despite posting a subpar season. The Mets aim to adjust his pitch mix and elevate the fastball to help him stabilize and contribute meaningful starts as the playoff push intensifies.

Manaea moved to the Mets' bullpen for the rest of the season, reshaping late-season bullpen usage.

Manaea has struggled through his worst season, with a 5.76 ERA across 10 starts this year. His four-seam lacks rise and his changeup is routinely punished, making a deep outing unlikely as the Mets consider tandem usage to protect innings.