I have one simple question for the New York Mets. Why haven't you brought back veteran pitcher Jose Quintana yet? After injuries to Sean Manaea and Frankie Montas, it just seems like an easy decision.

Urena agreed Thursday with the Mets on a minor-league contract that includes an invitation to spring training, Tim Healey of Newsday reports. Urena will give the Mets a swingman option after their rotation depth took a hit with recent injuries to Frankie Montas (lat) and Sean Manaea (oblique).

New York Mets pitcher Sean Manaea was diagnosed with an oblique strain and will likely start the season on the injured list, manager Carlos Mendoza told reporters Monday.

New York Mets starter Sean Manaea is expected to begin the season on the injured list because of a right oblique strain. Manaea said Monday that had been dealing with the issue since getting to spring training.

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.

Mets pitcher Sean Manaea is expected to miss the start of the season because of a right oblique strain, the team says.

New York Mets starter Sean Manaea is expected to begin the season on the injured list because of a right oblique strain. Manaea said Monday that had been dealing with the issue since getting to spring training.

According to Baseball Prospectus data, a pitcher with an oblique strain is sidelined for 48 days on average. The 33-year-old Manaea returned to the Mets this offseason on a three-

Mets left-handed starting pitcher Sean Manaea has a strained right oblique and will be shut down from throwing for two weeks.

Mets No. 2 starter Sean Manaea will likely start the season on the injured list after the right hander was shut down for a few weeks after suffering a right oblique strain.