Mets Star Makes Major Announcement After Unfortunate Injury News
The New York Mets secured a 9-3 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday, improving their overall record to 22-11. Holding a 3.5 game lead over the Philadelphia Phillies atop the National League East, the Mets have gotten off to a strong start despite injuries to key players.
New York's starting rotation has been hit hard by injuries, starting with ace left-hander Sean Manaea. Rewarded with a three-year, $75 million contract this offseason, Manaea was looking to build on his strong 2024 campaign that saw him go 12-6 with a 3.47 ERA in 181.2 innings pitched.
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Unfortunately for Manaea, a right oblique strain landed him on the 15-day injury list before the 2025 season began.
New York Mets pitcher Sean Manaea (59)© Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Earlier this week, the Mets announced that Manaea had been transferred to the 60-day injured list. This indicated his return was not on the immediate horizon, forcing New York to continue getting by without its star pitcher.
Shortly after this news, Manaea made a major personal announcement that he and his wife are expecting a baby.
"A new chapter of our story," the couple captioned their Instagram post.
This announcement comes shortly after Mets star Pete Alonso and his wife announced they were expecting a baby boy. Earlier this season, Francisco Lindor and his wife welcomed another child.
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If Manaea can return to his 2024 form at some point this season, the Mets will have one of MLB's most feared rotations. Despite his absence, the team boasts a league-leading 2.69 ERA entering Saturday's slate of games.
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