Frankie Montas - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Officially parts ways with Mets The Mets released Montas (elbow) on Wednesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact The move was a foregone conclusion after Montas was designated for assignment Tuesday. The veteran right-hander will miss the entire 2026 season while recovering from Tommy John surgery. Montas is still owed $17 million next season, and the Mets will be responsible for picking up that tab.

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

New York Mets dump Frankie Montas, eat $17 million in salary The Mets cut their losses on starter Frankie Montas, designating him for assignment Nov. 18 and choosing to eat his $17 million salary for 2...

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Injured pitcher Frankie Montas is cut by the Mets with $17 million left on his contract

Frankie Montas has been designated for assignment by the New York Mets, who owe the injured right-hander $17 million for the final season of a $34 million, two-year contract

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Mets to DFA Frankie Montas before final year of 2-year, $34M deal (source) The Mets are planning to designate right-handed pitcher Frankie Montas for assignment, a source told MLB.com's Anthony DiComo. Montas was go...

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • MLB.COM

Designated for assignment The Mets designated Montas (elbow) for assignment Tuesday, Michael Mayer of MetsmerizedOnline.com reports.

Impact The club needed to free up a spot on its 40-man roster ahead of Tuesday's Rule 5 protection deadline. Montas posted a 6.28 ERA in seven starts and two relief appearances in 2025 and is slated to miss the entire 2026 season while recovering from Tommy John surgery. He will become a free agent after clearing waivers and the Mets will be responsible for his $17 million salary for next season.

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Officially exercises player option Montas (elbow) exercised his $17 million player option for 2026 on Tuesday.

Impact Montas posted a 6.28 ERA in seven starts and two relief appearances in 2025 and will miss the entire 2026 season while recovering from Tommy John surgery, making his option decision an easy one.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Bregman, Lucas Giolito, Pete Alonso, Edwin Díaz and Cody Bellinger become free agents

Boston third baseman Alex Bregman and right-hander Lucas Giolito, New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso and closer Edwin Díaz and New York Yankees outfielder/first baseman Cody B...

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

'It's Pain': The Mets' $340 Million Payroll Found A Way To Miss the Playoffs

The Mets were equipped to win it all. Instead, it's season that will be chalked up as a complete disappointment.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

'It's Pain': The Mets' $340 Million Payroll Found A Way To Miss the Playoffs

Marlins open 3-game series at home against the Mets

The Miami Marlins start a three-game series at home against the New York Mets on Friday

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Cubs and Mets meet in series rubber match

The Chicago Cubs and New York Mets play on Thursday with the winner claiming the three-game series

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Cubs look to stop 5-game skid, take on the Mets

The Chicago Cubs look to stop their five-game losing streak when they play the New York Mets

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Cubs start 3-game series at home against the Mets

The Chicago Cubs host the New York Mets to open a three-game series

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Mets and Nationals square off in series rubber match

The New York Mets and Washington Nationals play on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Nationals look to stop losing streak in matchup with the Mets

The Washington Nationals aim to stop their five-game slide with a victory against the New York Mets

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Mets take on the Padres with series tied 1-1

Both the New York Mets and the San Diego Padres are looking for a series win with a victory on Thursday

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

New York Mets and San Diego Padres meet in game 2 of series

The New York Mets lead 1-0 in a three-game series with the San Diego Padres

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Padres visit the Mets to begin 3-game series

The New York Mets host the San Diego Padres to start a three-game series

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Mets host the Rangers on 4-game home losing streak

The New York Mets look to break their four-game home slide with a win over the Texas Rangers

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Mets bring 7-game losing streak into matchup against the Rangers

The New York Mets look to stop their seven-game slide when they take on the Texas Rangers

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Mets look to break 6-game skid, take on the Rangers

The New York Mets aim to break their six-game slide when they take on the Texas Rangers

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Mets aim to end slide in game against the Phillies

The New York Mets are looking to break their five-game losing streak with a victory against the Philadelphia Phillies

SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Mets aim to end 4-game road losing streak, play the Phillies

The New York Mets will aim to break their four-game road slide in a matchup with the Philadelphia Phillies

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Report: Mets' Frankie Montas to have Tommy John surgery Deadspin | Report: Mets' Frankie Montas to have Tommy John surgery

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Undergoing Tommy John surgery Montas will undergo Tommy John surgery on his right elbow Tuesday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

Impact A full UCL repair had been considered likely, and now it's official. The operation will likely sideline Montas until the 2027 campaign. Montas proved to be a disastrous investment for the Mets, posting a 6.28 ERA in seven starts and two relief appearances, and he will now undoubtedly exercise a $17 million player option for 2026.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mets look to break road losing streak, take on the Phillies

The New York Mets will aim to stop their three-game road skid in a matchup with the Philadelphia Phillies

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

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