Mets announce Sean Manaea will begin season in bullpen
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Mets demote their former ace pitcher to the bullpen
The New York Mets have selected the odd man out of their pitching staff for the 2026 season. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza revealed to reporters on Saturday that veteran left-hander Sean Manaea will begin the year in the bullpen,