Sean Manaea Faces Velocity Concerns Despite Perfect Spring Outing

Sean Manaea remains a central figure in the Mets' rotation despite ongoing concerns regarding his fastball velocity, which is currently averaging 86-88 mph—roughly 3 mph slower than his 2025 mark. While he recently tossed four perfect innings against the Marlins using effective secondary pitches, the velocity dip persists. Manaea reports no physical issues, and the team expects his speed to increase with the adrenaline of the regular season.