Breaking news: The manager of the New York Mets, Carlos Mendoza, informed media on Monday that favorite pitcher will be out for the  season.

Last year, he signed a three-year contract with the Mets after having his greatest season ever.

The manager of the New York Mets, Carlos Mendoza, informed media on Monday that pitcher Sean Manaea is likely to miss the start of the season due to a right oblique strain.

Manaea will be “shut down” for a few weeks, according to Mendoza, and the starting pitcher will probably open the 2025 season on the disabled list. When he is anticipated to make his season debut is not yet known.

Manaea started 32 games in his debut season with the Mets, recording a 12-6 record and the lowest ERA in his career after starting more than 25 games. He threw 181 2/3 innings, a career best, walking 63 and striking out 184 hitters. Manaea has a 2-1 record with a 4.74 ERA and 19 strikeouts while making four playoff starts during the Mets’ march to the National League Championship Series.

Manaea inked a three-year, $75 million contract with the Mets in December, indicating that they were impressed with his season with them.