Manaea's success in the Mets' rotation was largely due to a key pitch change, moving back to the sinker which significantly improved his performance against right-handed batters.
In his ninth major league season, Manaea achieved a career-best ERA of 3.47, showcasing resilience and adaptation after a challenging stint in previous years.
Following a remarkable performance culminating in a Wild Card berth, Manaea's change in pitch strategy became fundamental, particularly with his sinker leading to a .201 opposing batting average.
After a standout season with a 12-6 record and key playoff contributions, Manaea entered free agency for the third consecutive year, likely boosting his market value.
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