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ROSTER NEWS: Sean Manaea OUT of Mets Rotation to Start 2026 | Mike Tauchman's Injury Opens a Spot
New York Mets shake up Opening Day plans: Sean Manaea shifts to a bullpen swingman role, sparking roster strategy questions, while Mike Tauchman’s knee injury opens doors for Jared Young and Vidal Brujan.
Will Manaea reclaim a starter spot, or become the Mets’ long-term reliever?
Can the team’s new-look outfield defense with Juan Soto, Luis Robert, and Benge outperform last year?
Ryan Finkelstein breaks down the Mets’ rotation decisions, bullpen battles featuring Dickie Lovelady, Craig Kimbrell, and Bryan Hudson, plus spring training frustrations as fan favorites sit out public games.
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