Mets' Sean Manaea MLB Return Delayed by Elbow Loose Body

New York Mets pitcher Sean Manaea's return to the rotation has been delayed due to a loose body in his left elbow discovered after his most recent rehab start. He received a cortisone shot and has been shut down from throwing for 48 to 72 hours, with the Mets hoping he can make another rehab start next week before rejoining the team. Despite this setback, Mets officials including manager Carlos Mendoza and president of baseball operations David Stearns remain optimistic that Manaea will be able to pitch for the rest of the season without surgery. Manaea has been sidelined since spring training due to an oblique strain and had been progressing through rehab, including a strong outing for Triple-A Syracuse. The Mets, struggling with multiple injuries in their pitching staff and a recent losing streak, were counting on Manaea's return to help stabilize their rotation. Meanwhile, veteran pitcher Frankie Montas was recently activated from the injured list to bolster the team’s rotation.