Height
6'5"
Weight
245 lbs
Age
34
College
Indiana State
Draft
2013, Rd 1, #34
Experience
10 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/L
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC+
| Year | Team | GP | ERA | W-L | K | WHIP | IP | SV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 246 | 4.0765553 | 79-66 | 1190 | 1.206539 | 0.0 | 1 |
Current Contract
Length
3 years
Total Value
$75.0M
Guaranteed
$45.0M
AAV
$25.0M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
The Mets' three-year, $75 million commitment to Sean Manaea represents one of the most questionable investments of this offseason, earning an F CVI that reflects a fundamental disconnect between cost and value. While Manaea has shown he can be an above-average starter when healthy, his injury history and age trajectory make this deal a massive overpay in a rotation market that offered better alternatives at similar price points. At $25M AAV, the Mets are paying Manaea like a borderline ace when his ceiling is more akin to a solid third starter — the type of pitcher who typically commands half that annual value. The timing makes this even more puzzling given the Mets' stated desire to build sustainable success rather than chase short-term wins, as Manaea will be declining through his age 33-35 seasons when this contract runs its course. This contract not only blocks younger, cheaper internal options but also limits the Mets' flexibility to pursue elite talent in future windows, making it a textbook example of how teams can sabotage their own competitive timelines with ill-conceived veteran signings.
Fan & Media Sentiment
Sean Manaea, a starting pitcher for the Mets, carries mixed-to-positive public sentiment based on their elite production. His A- performance grade positions him among the elite at the starting pitcher position. While he has yet to earn major individual awards, his contributions to the Mets keep him in the conversation. On a contract worth $25.0M/year, the significant commitment carries meaningful expectations for impact production. Fan opinion is divided, with some appreciating his potential while others point to inconsistencies that temper enthusiasm. At 34, he is in the veteran phase of his career where sustained health and consistency will determine how fans and analysts judge his remaining value.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 4/8 | vs ARI | L 2-7 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
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