Overview

• Sean Manaea was activated from the paternity list to start Sunday, with Clay Holmes slated to follow in a bulk role, reversing their order from Tuesday’s win over the Padres.
• The switch reflects matchup considerations against Washington’s left-handed bats, manager Carlos Mendoza said, while keeping both veterans flexible on usage.
• The Mets fell 5-3 in 11 innings Saturday on Daylen Lile’s inside-the-park homer after defensive miscues and missed chances with runners on base.
• New York enters Sunday one game ahead of the Reds for the final NL wild-card spot, and Cincinnati holds the head-to-head tiebreaker.
• Roster moves this week reshaped the bullpen, with Dicky Lovelady added and Wander Suero and Chris Devenski designated for assignment, as rotation uncertainty persists with rookies stepping in and Kodai Senga at Triple-A.