Here's what happened in Mets Land on Monday, in case you missed it...
- Frankie Montas will be shut down from throwing for six-to-eight weeks due to a lat injury, meaning he won't make his season debut until at least May
- With Montas out, don't expect the Mets to explore a trade for disgruntled Yankees pitcher (and former Met) Marcus Stroman
- Pete Alonso arrived at spring training and talked about his Mets return
- In the latest Minor League Mailbag, Joe DeMayo discussed the prospects who could make the biggest major league impact this season
- Steve Cohen embraced the Mets' heightened expectations
- Drew Smith left open the possibility that he could return this season
- WATCH: Alonso does drills and takes batting practice after arriving at camp
- WATCH: Carlos Mendoza discussed Montas' injury