Expected to piggy-back off starter Clay Holmes, Manaea looks to help the visiting Mets complete a three-game sweep Sunday of the host Kansas City Royals, who must be more opportunistic in this finale.

Going into the All-Star break with momentum will be vital for the New York Mets, who have righted the ship following a 12-15 record in June.

The New York Mets fell into a similar pattern over the weekend against the Kansas City Royals, failing to produce offense in the early or middle innings, falling behind before coming back late. The comeback kids scored twice on closer Carlos Estevez in the ninth inning Sunday at Kauffman Stadium,