Mets’ Carlos Mendoza gives rehab updates on Sean Manaea, Brooks Raley

New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza spoke about the return timelines of several southpaw pitchers.

Jun 19, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza (64) in the dugout before a game against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images | Brett Davis-Imagn Images

New York Mets pitcher Griffin Canning suffering a ruptured Achilles made it so the team needed southpaw Sean Manaea to return to the starting rotation even more than they already had before that point.

Manaea still hasn't made his 2025 season debut after dealing with an oblique strain during spring training. While his return appeared imminent earlier this month, he suffered a setback with an elbow issue, and his timeline to return was pushed back as a result.

Sean Manaea says the loose body in his elbow is seven millimeters:

When asked if that's big, Manaea said he had no clue 😭 pic.twitter.com/VnBrkcyROO

— SNY (@SNYtv) June 24, 2025

Manaea isn't New York's only left-handed pitcher who is nearing a return, as reliever Brooks Raley underwent Tommy John surgery over a year ago and is making progress in getting back to the mound.

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza recently provided an update on these pitchers' recoveries, which was conveyed in a June 28 article from SNY's Garrett Stepien.

"[Manaea is] scheduled to throw a bullpen [Sunday] back in New York, and then we'll see where we're at after that," Mendoza said. He also noted that there's still no rehab assignment date in mind for Manaea. "Bullpen [Sunday] and we've got to wait [and see] how he responds and we'll make that next decision."

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As for Raley, Mendoza said Raley is pitching in Double-A Binghamton in their June 28 game, and then, "We'll see what's next after that. Obviously, he's got to go to [Triple-A] Syracuse at some point.

"I think we're going to see one-plus (inning) out of him, so we started that process -- finishing an inning and then going back out for another one. I think that's happening [Saturday]," he added.

When asked about Raley's return timeline, Mendoza said, "I think it's more [likely] after the [All-Star] break."

Carlos Mendoza provides updates on the rehab status of Sean Manaea and Brooks Raley https://t.co/igqN1Rwrwu pic.twitter.com/TJuFeIAV0T

— SNY (@SNYtv) June 28, 2025

It sounds like the Mets' much-needed left-handed pitcher reinforcements will be coming over the next month.