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.

Sean Manaea was taken by the New York Mets' family feeling, just like Juan Soto. Manaea, who turns 33 on Feb. 1, had signed two-year deals in each of the previous two offseasons, first a $25 million agreement with San Francisco and then a $28 million deal with the Mets.

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

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.

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.

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.

The New York Mets have been busy this winter, and one of their most notable signings was bringing back starting

On Friday, the Mets added another trusted high-leverage relief pitcher when they agreed to terms with former Atlanta Brave rival A.J. Minter. However, this was not the original plan the Mets had to improve their bullpen. It worked out pretty well in the end, but another deal was in the works before falling through in the Winter Meetings.

The Philadelphia Phillies might lose their top free agent pitcher to the New York Mets, who are out for blood this winter.

The 31-year-old Minter has spent his entire eight-year major league career with the NL East rival Atlanta Braves.

MLB rumors suggest the New York Mets may not re-sign star first baseman Pete Alonso, sparking speculation about his future with the team.

Turning their attention to the bullpen, the New York Mets have agreed with free agent left-hander A.J. Minter on a two-year contract, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Friday.