Mets’ Sean Manaea to Start 2026 MLB Season in Bullpen, Full Starting Pitching Rotation Details Emerge

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Veteran left-hander Sean Manaea is slated to begin the 2026 Major League Baseball season pitching out of the bullpen for the New York Mets. This significant tactical adjustment comes after Manaea spent the preceding two seasons as a consistent part of the Mets’ starting rotation. The team’s decision to move Manaea reflects a strategic recalibration of their pitching staff, with the complete structure of the starting rotation anticipated to be formally announced in the near future.

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