When the New York Mets signed right-handed pitcher Frankie Montas to a two-year, $34 million contract, they knew they were getting an electric arm—but also one with a history of breaking down. Unfortunately, that risk has already reared its ugly head. According to MLB Trade Rumors, Montas is set to miss significant time due to an undisclosed injury.
A Familiar Concern
The immediate worry for the Mets is whether this issue involves Montas’ right shoulder, the very one that has haunted him in recent years. That shoulder forced him to undergo surgery in 2023 and kept him from making an impact during his time with the Yankees.