NEW YORK -- The New York Mets' sputtering rotation was dealt another setback this week when Sean Manaea, rehabbing from an oblique injury sustained during spring training, was diagnosed with a loose body in his left elbow.
Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said Tuesday that Manaea reported elbow discomfort after his most recent rehab start for Triple-A Syracuse last Thursday. He received a cortisone shot Monday and was shut down from throwing for 48 to 72 hours.
Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns said Tuesday the discovery should not delay Manaea's return for long.