Rafael Montero - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Delayed by visa issues Montero has yet to report to Yankees camp due to visa problems, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

Impact Montero inked a minor-league contract with an invitation to spring training last week, but he's yet to report. It shouldn't greatly affect his preparation as long as his absence doesn't stretch on too long, but it will not help Montero's long shot bid to win a bullpen job.

16 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Yanks add Montero on Minors deal to join bullpen competition TAMPA, Fla. -- The Yankees are setting up an open competition for several spots at the back end of their bullpen, bringing in another conten...

6 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Notorious former Mariners reliever is Yankees' latest desperation heave Rafael Montero, whose Mariners tenure is one fans would like to forget, has a new gig with the Yankees.

6 DAYS AGO • SODOMOJO.COM

Yankees announce signing of former World Series champion pitcher The New York Yankees have added veteran right-hander Rafael Montero in a move aimed at reinforcing bullpen depth ahead of the 2026 season. M...

FEBRUARY 13 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Joins Yankees Montero signed a minor-league contract with the Yankees on Thursday, which includes an invitation to spring training, Hector Gomez of Z101Digital.com reports.

Impact Montero bounced between three teams in 2025 but still covered 60.1 innings in the majors. His primary problem was control, as he walked 37 batters while striking out 58. If Montero earns a roster spot, he'd likely begin the season in a low-leverage role.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Rafael Montero Landing Spots: 3 ideal teams for World Series champion bullpen arm after $34.5M deal ends with Tigers stint Rafael Montero is back in free agency again, and by now his story is familiar across the league.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

After Tough Game 1 Loss, the Mariners Now Face the Cy Young Frontrunner

It's been 24 years since the Mariners won a home playoff game. The wait, and a familiar feeling, persists after an extra-inning defeat to st...

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

After Tough Game 1 Loss, the Mariners Now Face the Cy Young Frontrunner

Struggles in blown save Montero (1-2) allowed three runs (two earned) on two hits while retiring only a single batter to blow a save and take the loss in Saturday's extra-innings contest against the Marli...

Impact With Will Vest having already pitched the ninth and tenth innings, the Tigers had to turn to Montero in the 11th to protect a 4-3 lead. The veteran righty couldn't get the job done in an ineffective performance. Montero has a rough 4.88 ERA overall this season, though he's been better since joining Detroit before the trade deadline, posting a 3.71 ERA across 17 innings so far. He should remain in a middle-relief role with limited fantasy appeal.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Carpenter hits early clutch HR for No. 25 before Tigers fall in extras MIAMI -- Wenceel Pérez gave the Tigers a lead in the 11th inning, but Detroit squandered a bases-loaded opportunity to add on that it would...

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • MLB.COM

Detroit Tigers collapse in 11th inning in 6-4 loss to Miami Detroit Tigers score: Troy Johnston homered with two outs in the 11th inning off Tigers reliever Rafael Montero for a 6-4 loss in Miami.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • FREEP.COM

Johnston's two-run homer in 11th lifts Marlins to 6-4 win over Tigers

Rookie Troy Johnston homered twice, including a game-winning two-run drive in the 11th inning, and the Miami Marlins beat the Detroit Tigers 6-4

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Tigers place closer Kyle Finnegan on injured list, activate Parker Meadows

The Detroit Tigers placed closer Kyle Finnegan on the injured list Friday and activated outfielder Parker Meadows

SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Possible fix to Rafael Montero's woes feels too good to be true for Tigers The Tigers seem to have fixed Rafael Montero's fastball, and all they needed was a sharpie.

AUGUST 31, 2025 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Effective in longest 2025 outing Montero tossed 2.2 scoreless innings of relief in Wednesday's 7-0 loss to the Athletics. He walked one batter and struck out four.

Impact After starter Casey Mize was tagged for five runs in just 3.1 innings, Montero came on and gave the Tigers some valuable long relief. It was the veteran righty's longest outing of the season, and he's now covered two or more innings four times this year. Montero has been fairly effective in Detroit since coming over before the trade deadline, posting a 3.48 ERA and 1.06 WHIP across 10.1 innings with his new team.

AUGUST 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Effective in longest 2025 outing Montero tossed 2.2 scoreless innings of relief in Wednesday's 7-0 loss to the Athletics. He walked one batter and struck out four.

AUGUST 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Keith scores on sacrifice fly in 11th, Tigers rally to top Twins 4-3

Colt Keith scored on Gleyber Torres’ sacrifice fly in the 11th inning and the Detroit Tigers overcame an early three-run deficit to beat the Minnesota Twins 4-3 on Thursday night

AUGUST 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Records first win of season Montero (1-1) worked 1.1 scoreless innings of relief to earn the win in Thursday's 4-3, 11-inning victory over the Twins. He struck out two.

Impact Montero was needed to record the final four outs of the game, as Kyle Finnegan pitched earlier in the contest and Will Vest wasn't used after recording a save Wednesday. While Montero has pitched better his last two appearances after a rough debut with the Tigers, the veteran righty is still hard to trust with a 5.52 ERA and 1.39 WHIP on the season. He'll continue to work in a middle-relief role, with Finnegan and Vest seeing the bulk of Detroit's late-inning work.

AUGUST 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers Get Unexpected Bullpen Help with Injured Hurler's Return One of the main objectives for the Detroit Tigers at the trade deadline was to bolster their bullpen. Kyle Finnegan and Rafael Montero were...

AUGUST 13, 2025 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Tigers are close to a Rafael Montero realization the Braves already knew Detroit Tigers fans were exceptionally underwhelmed at the trade deadline when a clear-cut contender in the Motor City seemingly didn't do n...

AUGUST 11, 2025 • FANSIDED.COM

Pitches better Saturday Montero tossed 1.2 scoreless innings of relief in Saturday's 7-4 loss to the Angels. He allowed a hit and struck out one.

Impact After allowing two earned runs in an inning of work in his team debut Tuesday, Montero was better in his second outing since coming over in a trade before the deadline. The righty is still carrying a 5.49 ERA overall, making him hard to trust in any fantasy format, particularly given his middle relief role. Montero should continue to see medium-leverage work for the Tigers moving forward.

AUGUST 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pitches better Saturday Montero tossed 1.2 scoreless innings of relief in Saturday's 7-4 loss to the Angels. He allowed a hit and struck out one.

AUGUST 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in team debut Montero allowed two runs on two hits and a walk across an inning of relief in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Twins.

Impact Montero, who was traded to Detroit from Atlanta before last Thursday's deadline, was making his first appearance in exactly a week. Perhaps as a result of some rust, the veteran righty wasn't particularly sharp in his team debut, and his season ERA climbed to 5.72. Montero can miss some bats, as he has 39 strikeouts in 39.1 innings this year, though he's too volatile at this point to see high-leverage work with the Tigers, which minimizes his fantasy appeal.

AUGUST 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers' trading for Rafael Montero gives Chris Fetter high-leverage reclamation project The Detroit Tigers made a handful of additions to their bullpen ahead of Thursday's trade deadline, including right-hander Rafael Montero, w...

AUGUST 3, 2025 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Tigers bolster bullpen and perhaps pitching chaos with righties Finnegan, Morton, Sewald and Heuer

The Detroit Tigers seem to be setting themselves up to potentially go back to what manager A

JULY 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Tigers acquire reliever Rafael Montero from Braves for minor leaguer Deadspin | Tigers acquire reliever Rafael Montero from Braves for minor leaguer

JULY 31, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

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After Tough Game 1 Loss, the Mariners Now Face the Cy Young Frontrunner

Johnston's two-run homer in 11th lifts Marlins to 6-4 win over Tigers

Tigers place closer Kyle Finnegan on injured list, activate Parker Meadows

Keith scores on sacrifice fly in 11th, Tigers rally to top Twins 4-3

Tigers bolster bullpen and perhaps pitching chaos with righties Finnegan, Morton, Sewald and Heuer