Mets Face Pitching Crisis Amid Injuries to Manaea, Montas

The New York Mets are facing significant challenges to their pitching rotation as both Sean Manaea and Frankie Montas have been sidelined with injuries. Manaea, who was expected to start on Opening Day, is dealing with a right oblique strain, while Montas has a high-grade lat strain and is projected to be out until late May. Despite these setbacks, Mets management remains optimistic, stating that the team has built depth to handle such situations and may consider in-season trades if necessary. Potential replacements for the injured starters include Paul Blackburn, Griffin Canning, and Tylor Megill, who are all vying for spots in the rotation. While the team is confident in their remaining options, concerns linger about the overall quality of their pitching staff compared to rivals in their division. The injuries come at a time when the Mets have invested heavily in their roster, raising questions about their World Series aspirations.