Between the two, the Mets have a player in Senga whose 1.47 ERA going into Friday was the lowest of any starter with a minimum of 60 innings pitched, and a lefty in Manaea that emerged as the de facto ace during last year's postseason push.

Kodai Senga only had 70 pitches in his belt as he made his return from the IL on Friday night, but he was impressive to help the Mets pick up the win.

Right-hander Mets’ Kodai Senga was activated off the injured list Friday afternoon for the series opener against the Kansas City Royals.