Sean Manaea Struggles With Velocity Dip in Outing vs. Cardinals

Sean Manaea allowed three runs on six hits over 2.2 innings against the Cardinals, with his fastball velocity averaging 88.8 mph, down from his 91.7 mph 2024 average. Despite the dip, Manaea and manager Carlos Mendoza expressed no concern, citing his health and ongoing mechanical adjustments following an injury-riddled 2025. Manaea believes his velocity will return as he continues to build up for the regular season.