The Mets haven’t even reached their first spring training game, and they’re already dealing with a significant blow to their starting rotation. Frankie Montas, one of their key offseason additions, will be sidelined for at least 6–8 weeks with a high-grade lat strain. For a team that took a calculated risk on Montas despite his injury history, this is a brutal way to start the year.
The Montas Gamble Already Backfiring
Montas inked a two-year, $34 million deal this offseason, with a 2026 player option that could extend his stay. The Mets were betting on his upside, despite the fact that he posted a 4.