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Mets demote their former ace pitcher to the bullpen
The New York Mets have selected the odd man out of their pitching staff for the 2026 season. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza revealed to reporters on Saturday that veteran left-hander Sean Manaea will begin the year in the bullpen,
Juan Soto is one of the most noteworthy holdovers, and after an incredible 2025 season for the Mets in his first year with the team, he could be in store for another huge year at 27 years old that could challenge Shohei Ohtani for NL MVP.
The New York Mets had an incredibly disappointing 2025 season. After entering the campaign with high expectations, they finished the 2025 season with an underwhelming 83-79 record and missed the playoffs.
The Marlins raised some eyebrows around the league last September when they experimented with calling pitches from the dugout for the final nine games of the season -- something they’re planning to continue as an organizational directive in 2026.
The New York Mets had a rough ending to the 2025 season, going from the best team in all of baseball to one of the worst. It was a painful finish—one that won’t be forgotten anytime soon by Mets fans.
The New York Mets need another impactful outfielder and are being named a trade fit for Boston Red Sox star Wilyer Abreu.
ESPN has planned 30 MLB games for 2026, with most set in June, July, and August. Big matchups include Yankees vs Red Sox and Mets vs Dodgers. Special games like Jackie Robinson Day and the Little League Classic are also included.