Mets DFA veteran bullpen pitcher to make room for Sean Manaea

Toran Flores

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The New York Mets are holding their breath for the final week of the regular season. After losing two straight entering Sunday, they are now just a half-game in front of the Cincinnati Reds for the final spot in the NL Wild Card.

Something is going to have to turn around. They have a record of 7-12 in September.

In the midst of a concerning end to the MLB regular season for the Mets, they parted ways with a veteran pitcher on Sunday.

Mets DFA Chris Devenski, reactivate Sean Manaea from paternity list

On Sunday, the New York Mets decided to designate right-handed pitcher Chris Devenski, SNY Mets announced on social media.. The 34-year-old showed production in the short time he had this season.

Through 13 appearances, Devenski had a 2.16 ERA and a 0.90 WHIP while striking out 14 in 16.2 innings.

The move was made to make room for left-handed starter Sean Manaea. He started in the Mets' 3-2 loss to the Washington Nationals on Sunday, giving up four hits and three earned runs in 3.0 innings.

Manaea has struggled this season since returning from a right oblique strain he suffered in Spring Training. He made his 2025 debut in July, and in 13 starts this season, the 33-year-old has a 2-4 record, 5.59 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, and 71 strikeouts in 58 innings.

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Toran Flores

Toran Flores is a freelance writer with The Sporting News. Growing up as a huge sports fan, Toran decided to pursue writing in the field he loves most. With a BA in Journalism from the University of Wyoming, he has previously written for FanSided and Athlon Sports.