Sean Manaea has been shut down from throwing for at least “a couple of weeks,” according to manager Carlos Mendoza, with a right oblique strain. Manaea felt discomfort in the oblique early in camp, but continued throwing. After the discomfort continued, Manaea alerted team officials and was sent for an MRI exam that found the strain.

Over the offseason, Mets officials made a strategic decision to build their rotation based on depth rather than ceiling. Instead of pursuing the top arms available in free agency, the team cast a wider net,

Michael Schwartz, MD, a Sports Orthopedic Surgeon at NYU Langone, joins Brandon London to explain the recovery process for Mets lefty pitcher Sean Manaea, who is expected to miss significant time with a strained oblique and how effective the Amazins’ southpaw could be upon his return to the mound.

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.

Without Sean Manaea and Frankie Montas to start the season, the New York Mets have reached a crossroads. Even before their injuries, the biggest weakness for Da

Sean Manaea was a steadying force in the Mets rotation last season. He never missed a start and got better as the season went along. This spring, Manaea suffered his first setback in orange in ...