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

The latter development was expected as team physician David Altchek recommended that procedure for Mejia last week. The Mets' top pitching prospect sought and received 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 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 the two options now. The Mets expect the former Padre to decide this week.

"Right now they haven't decided the course of treatment," Ricco said.

Given the nature and severity of the injury, it is quite possible that Young's season is finished, but Ricco was not ready to say that. "I wouldn't speculate on that yet," he said."