Jeff McNeil will miss Opening Day with a right oblique strain, manager Carlos Mendoza told reporters Thursday at Clover Park. The second baseman/outfielder will be shut down for the next 7-10 days and will then have to continue his spring progression, which sets a timeline for a return at 3-4 weeks.

Mets infielder Jeff McNeil will not play on Opening Day due to a spring training injury, a right oblique strain.

And despite injuries to starting pitchers Frankie Montas and Sean Manaea, not many roster spots are up for grabs. With 17 days of spring training games left for the Mets, here’s a look at how the roster is shaping up for Opening Day with reporting on the final competitions.