As the New York Mets try to put the pieces of their starting rotation back together, a trade remains looming in the realm of possibility. Two weeks into spring training, the Mets already appear to be down two starters.

The New York Mets have already lost two starters before opening day. Perhaps they feel a sense of urgency to add a star via trade.

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.

Last week, the Mets learned they would be without free-agent acquisition Frankie Montas for quite some time, as the righty is being shut down for at least six weeks with a lat str