The New York Mets suffered a 5-1 defeat to the Houston Astros on Thursday, dropping their Spring Training record to 4-7 in 2025. Despite having Francisco Lindor, Juan Soto, and Pete Alonso in the line up, the star trio managed only one run, which came from a Lindor RBI single in the fourth inning. Spring Training results aren’t a major focus, as player development and individual performance are the priority, with health being a key concern. Unfortunately, the Mets are already facing injury challenges, notably with Sean Manaea and Frankie Montas—two pitchers expected to lead their rotation—currently side lined, impacting their pitching depth.
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Stearns announced that Manaea is scheduled for another round of imaging next week and could resume his throwing program if the results are favorable. Manaea, who signed a three-year, $75 million contract extension this offseason (with deferred payments through 2044, according to Spotrac), was rewarded for his strong 2024 performance. He set a career-high with 181.2 innings pitched last season, finishing with a 12-6 record and a 3.47 ERA. If Manaea is unable to start the season—something currently expected even if he resumes throwing next week—the Mets will face a significant challenge in replacing his production at the front of the rotation.
