Jeff McNeil, the New York Mets' All-Star infielder, is set to begin the season on the injured list due to a strained right oblique muscle. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza confirmed that the 2022 batting champion is expected to miss three to four weeks after the injury was diagnosed as a low-grade strain. McNeil had a challenging 2022 season, hitting .238 with 12 home runs and 44 RBIs, and he experienced a broken wrist last September. The Mets are currently dealing with a string of injuries, including catcher Francisco Alvarez, who broke his hand in batting practice and is expected to be out for 6-8 weeks, along with other pitchers like Sean Manaea and Frankie Montas, and infielder Nick Madrigal, who may miss the entire season.