Sean Manaea, a left-handed pitcher for the New York Mets, has attributed his recent success to effectively utilizing his sweeper pitch. He noted that throwing it hard has been crucial, as trying to place it perfectly leads to difficulties. In his latest outing, Manaea allowed just one earned run over five innings, contributing to a 2.55 ERA in his last five games since May 10. Manager Carlos Mendoza acknowledged Manaea's performance, highlighting that it was his longest outing of the season and showcasing his impressive velocity reaching 93-94 mph. Meanwhile, Jorge Polanco is on track to return to the Mets after recovering from left Achilles bursitis, with a potential activation expected this weekend, contingent on his performance in Triple-A Syracuse. Polanco's return would add depth to the lineup as he is anticipated to serve as the designated hitter, although he may also need to demonstrate his capability at first base before rejoining the team.