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.

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’ rotation suffered another early blow on Monday, as left-hander Sean Manaea was diagnosed with a right oblique strain and will almost certainly miss Opening Day. Manaea had been feeling discomfort in his right side from the early days of camp,