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.

NEW YORK — Sean Manaea was taken by the New York Mets’ family feeling, just like Juan Soto. “I thought that it was a perfect fit. I know Talat, my wife now, she loved it on the family side, as well,” Manaea said Monday during a Zoom call to discuss his $75 million, three-year contract with the Mets that was announced Dec. 27 .

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’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.

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.

In the case of the Mets, these women include a classical violinist (Katia Lindor), an environmental scientist (Tatiana McNeil), a pediatric nurse (Chelsea Nimmo) and a former paramedic (Talat Manaea). Manager Carlos Mendoza’s wife, Francis, is a former dentist who had to give up her career when the family emigrated from Venezuela.

During the offseason, Manaea has worked out with Pete Alonso in Tampa. The two are close friends. Predictably, Manaea said he “very much” hopes the Mets and Alonso can work out a deal. “Whatever happens with Pete, I’m always going to support him,” Manaea said, “but I would definitely love to have him back on the Mets and be our first baseman.”

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

Sean Manaea spoke to the media for the first time since re-signing with the New York Mets. As anticipated, other storylines were also discu

The winter market remains open and Pete Alonso has yet to define his future, with the New York Mets as his best option in a deal to resolve his contractual situation, as he has fai

NEW YORK (AP) — Sean Manaea was taken by the New York Mets' family feeling, just like Juan Soto. “I thought that it was a perfect fit. I know Talat, my wife now, she loved it on the family ...