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

New York Mets Sean Manaea, the team's top lefty, has an oblique strain and is shut down from throwing, manager Carlos Mendoza said on Monday.