Sean Manaea and the New York Mets have finalized a $75 million, three-year contract that keeps one of the team’s best pitchers last season at the front of a remodeled rotation. The sides agreed to financial terms earlier this week, subject to a successful physical. Manaea emerged as New York’s top starter in 2024 during his first season with the club, going 12-6 with a 3.47 ERA in 32 outings. The left-hander then became a free agent for the third straight offseason. His return gives New York a much-needed frontline starter to help complete its reconstructed rotation. Mets owner Steve Cohen has committed $916.25 million to five free agents this offseason — four of them starting pitchers.