It’s been well-established that even with the return of lefty Brooks Raley on Friday, the Mets’ bullpen was a mess and a prime target to be upgraded by president of baseball operations David Stearns by the July 31 trade deadline.

The New York Mets have set their starting rotation to begin the second half, which will feature Sean Manaea making his first start of the season on Friday night.

The Mets' bullpen was gashed for seven runs, including three home runs, as they stumbled into the second half with an 8-4 loss to the Reds on Friday.

Cincinnati Reds outfielder TJ Friedl tied a major league record Friday night when he was hit by a pitch three times — by three different New York Mets hurlers.

Sean Manaea, who battled through oblique and elbow injuries for months, will look to continue his career resurgence in the Mets finale vs. the Royals on Sunday.

The New York Mets have agreed to a three-year, $75 million deal to bring back Sean Manaea as a top arm in the team's rotation for 2025 and beyond.