The New York Mets hit a bump in the road on Monday when news broke that their recent acquisition, Frankie Montas, will be sidelined due to injury. Initially, the team kept the specifics of the issue under wraps, leading fans and analysts alike to wonder about the severity of the situation.
A High-Grade Lat Strain
It’s now been confirmed that Montas is dealing with a high-grade lat strain, an injury that will keep him from throwing for the next 6-8 weeks. After that, the Mets will reevaluate his progress and determine the next steps.