The Mets were counting on Frankie Montas to be a key part of their rotation, but those plans took a hit after he suffered a high-grade lat strain that will sideline him for at least six to eight weeks.
That timeline doesn’t even factor in the additional ramp-up period he’ll need to build back to full strength, meaning the Mets could be without him for a good chunk of the season. With their rotation already relying on some high-risk bets, they may need to act quickly to reinforce the staff.