"The beginning of a new week brought dismal news about two Mets pitchers. The team learned Monday that Chris Young had re-torn the anterior capsule of his left shoulder - likely finishing his season - and that Jenrry Mejia needed Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery.

The latter news was as expected, as team physician David Altchek recommended that procedure for Mejia last week. The Mets' top pitching prospect sought a second opinion Monday from noted surgeon Dr. James Andrews, and decided on the surgery.

The diagnosis on Young, however, felt like a worst-case scenario, and was delivered by Altchek Monday after the doctor consulted with Young and viewed his MRI results.

"Not the news we were looking for," said assistant general manager John Ricco.

The capsule tear - the same injury that Johan Santana suffered last year - can be treated with surgery or lengthy rehabilitation. Young decided last season on rehabilitation, and is considering those options now. "