New York Mets starter Sean Manaea is expected to begin the season on the injured list because of a right oblique strain. Manaea said that had been dealing with the issue since getting to spring training.

The Mets are just a week into spring training and are already down two starting pitchers when Opening Day arrives at the end of March. Frankie Montas will miss

The New York Mets' rotation took another early hit on Monday as left-hander Sean Manaea was diagnosed with a strained right oblique. He's expected to be shut down for two weeks or so and is likely to open the regular season on the injured list.