Morning Briefing: Sean Manaea Officially a Free Agent
Sean Manaea is officially a free agent.
According to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com, Manaea intends to opt out of his contract’s $13.5 million option. Manaea was a crucial piece in the Mets’ rotation last season, finishing the season with a 3.47 ERA over 181 2/3 innings.
Sean Manaea intends to opt out of his contract, becoming a free agent, a source tells Anthony DiComo of MLB.com.
The 32-year-old lefty had a $13.5 million player option, but after going 12-6 with a 3.47 ERA he is expected to receive a better, multi-year offer on the open market. His decision to opt-out was expected.
Manaea, who struck out 184 in a career-high 181.2 innings, was excellent for the Mets in the second half after changing his delivery and arm slot to mimic Chris Sale. In the playoffs, he made four starts, going 2-1 with a 4.74 ERA.
The Mets will have three holes to fill in their rotation now with Manaea officially joining Luis Severino and Jose Quintana as free agents.
Manaea is 77-62 over his nine-year career with a 4.00 ERA. Before his one season in New York, he played six years in Oakland and one each in San Diego and San Francisco.