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Manaea's Sweeper Fuels Mets' Pitching Turnaround
3 Jun
Summary
- Sean Manaea credits his sweeper's effectiveness for his recent success.
- Jorge Polanco nears a potential return, requiring versatility.
- Kodai Senga is on track for a possible return after his rehab outing.
Sean Manaea has found significant success by effectively throwing his sweeper pitch, a key element in his recent turnaround. He noted that "selling" the pitch with velocity, rather than trying for perfection, has been crucial.
Recently, Manaea has pitched to a 2.55 ERA over his last five outings. Manager Carlos Mendoza praised his longest outing of the season as "impressive," highlighting his velocity.
In other Mets news, Jorge Polanco is scheduled for a rehab start with Triple-A Syracuse and is being evaluated for a potential return this weekend. While expected to DH, his ability to also cover first base is being considered.
Kodai Senga is slated to throw 85 pitches in his final minor league rehab start for Syracuse on Wednesday. He has been sidelined since April 26 with lumbar spine inflammation.
Mets pitchers collectively rank high in strikeouts, beginning the day with 560, which is first in the National League and second in MLB.
