New York Mets pitcher Sean Manaea is set to begin the upcoming season on the injured list due to a right oblique strain. Manaea revealed that he had been grappling with the issue since the start of spring training, with the discomfort showing no signs of improvement over the past few weeks. Despite continuing to throw and pitch, his recovery progress has been stagnant, prompting an MRI over the weekend.
The Mets' manager confirmed that Manaea will refrain from throwing until he is symptom-free, a process that could take two to three weeks. The injury is limited to the muscle and does not involve the tendon or rib cage, offering a positive outlook for his eventual return. It is anticipated that Manaea will likely miss the start of the season and be placed on the injured list.
