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.

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.