Sean Manaea's pitch count managed in Mets' loss

Sean Manaea made his Citi Field debut for the New York Mets, throwing just 69 pitches across four innings in an 8-4 loss to the Reds. Manager Carlos Mendoza explained this limited pitch count is a deliberate part of Manaea's build-up process after recovering from oblique and elbow issues. Manaea expressed understanding but also frustration with his pitch efficiency, aiming to go deeper into games in the future.