A new MLB rumor suggests Sean Manaea may have passed on a better offer in free agency to return to the New York Mets. For most Mets fans, the organization signing Sean Manaea last offseason was met with shoulder shrugs and little interest.

NEW YORK — Sean Manaea was taken by the New York Mets’ family feeling, just like Juan Soto. “I thought that it was a perfect fit. I know Talat, my wife now, she loved it on the family side, as well,” Manaea said Monday during a Zoom call to discuss his $75 million, three-year contract with the Mets that was announced Dec. 27 .

As Sean Manaea ascended to become the Mets' ace, with the team's coaches providing support, the union proved to be an ideal symbiotic relationship.

The Mets reintroduced the popular left-hander Monday afternoon in a Zoom conference, officially announcing his three-year, $75 million contract.

Sean Manaea’s three-year, $75 million deal was a significant part of what’s been a busy Mets offseason so far — and he hopes it’s not done.

While it seemed like Pete Alonso would be playing elsewhere in 2025, a top MLB insider still believes the New York Mets are a likely landing spot for the four-time All-Star. For the most part, this has been a very productive offseason for the Mets.

Sean Manaea was a free agent after the 2024 season, but by the sound of his voice on Monday, he didn’t want to play for anyone but the Mets, who signed him to a three-year, $75 million deal last month.

In the case of the Mets, these women include a classical violinist (Katia Lindor), an environmental scientist (Tatiana McNeil), a pediatric nurse (Chelsea Nimmo) and a former paramedic (Talat Manaea). Manager Carlos Mendoza’s wife, Francis, is a former dentist who had to give up her career when the family emigrated from Venezuela.

Sean Manaea, the New York Mets ‘ latest addition, has voiced his hopes for the team to re-sign slugger Pete Alonso. The pitcher, who has been training alongside Alonso during the MLB offseason, emphasized the first baseman’s importance to the team’s success, especially following the high-profile acquisition of Juan Soto.

During the offseason, Manaea has worked out with Pete Alonso in Tampa. The two are close friends. Predictably, Manaea said he “very much” hopes the Mets and Alonso can work out a deal. “Whatever happens with Pete, I’m always going to support him,” Manaea said, “but I would definitely love to have him back on the Mets and be our first baseman.”

Sean Manaea spoke to the media for the first time since re-signing with the New York Mets. As anticipated, other storylines were also discu

NEW YORK (AP) — Sean Manaea was taken by the New York Mets' family feeling, just like Juan Soto. “I thought that it was a perfect fit. I know Talat, my wife now, she loved it on the family ...