Sean Manaea Activated from Injured List, Shines in Season Debut, Set for Rotation Return

New York Mets left-hander Sean Manaea was activated from the 60-day injured list on Sunday, making his season debut against the Kansas City Royals out of the bullpen. Manaea impressed, striking out seven batters despite the Mets' 3-2 loss, showcasing potential for the second half of the season. He had been sidelined with elbow and oblique injuries, posting a 4.00 ERA over two rehab appearances, and is expected to bolster the Mets' starting rotation after the All-Star break, having recorded a 12-6 record with a 3.47 ERA in 2024.