"The Mets announced that they have designated Frankie Montas for assignment, and the team has requested unconditional release waivers on the right-hander. The transaction removes Montas from the 40-man roster, allowing the team to select the contract of outfield prospect Nick Morabito in advance of today's Rule 5 deadline. The Athletic's Will Sammon reported on Morabito's selection earlier today. Reporter Michael Marino was the first to pass on the news that Montas would be designated for assignment, with SNY's Andy Martino providing the later update that Montas was being released."
"The DFA period is essentially irrelevant since no team will claim or make a trade offer for Montas, who is owed $17MM in 2026 and will miss all or most of the season while recovering from a torn UCL. As such, today's move closes the book on Montas' Queens tenure after less than a year, as he signed his two-year, $34MM free agent deal with the Mets last December."
"Montas ended up tossing just 38 2/3 innings over nine appearances in a Mets uniform. Montas suffered a lat strain in Spring Training and didn't make his Mets debut until June, and he then struggled to a 6.28 ERA and lost his rotation job. Even worse injury news emerged in late August, as Montas underwent UCL surgery. It wasn't known if Montas had a Tommy John surgery or a brace procedure, but either way, 2026 is going to be another lost year for the veteran righty."
The Mets designated Frankie Montas for assignment and requested unconditional release waivers to remove him from the 40-man roster and add outfield prospect Nick Morabito ahead of the Rule 5 deadline. Montas will miss all or most of 2026 recovering from a torn UCL and remains owed $17 million after not triggering his contract opt-out. Montas made nine appearances and threw 38 2/3 innings in 2025, dealing with a spring lat strain, a 6.28 ERA, loss of his rotation spot, and late-August UCL surgery. A minor-league deal appears likely as his next contract option.
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