Morning Briefing: Sean Manaea Nearing Rehab Assignment

Good morning, Mets fans!

Laura Albanese of Newsday reports that Sean Manaea threw 29 pitches in his live BP on Monday.

Based on how he comes out of it, the Mets will determine if he needs another live BP or send him to a rehab assignment, Albanese noted. Manaea is yet to make his 2025 debut after posting a strong 3.47 ERA in 32 starts last year.

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