NEW YORK – Frankie Montas has been designated for assignment by the New York Mets, who owe the injured right-handed pitcher $17 million for the final season of a two-year, $34 million contract.
Montas, who will turn 33 in March, underwent Tommy John surgery on September 9 and is expected to miss the 2026 season. Due to his contract and health, he is expected to go through waivers and be released.
The Mets selected outfielder Nick Morabito’s contract from Double-A Binghamton, protecting the 22-year-old player from next month’s Rule 5 draft.
Montas signed with the Mets as a free agent in December and went 3-2 with a 6.28 ERA in seven starts and two relief appearances, making his last appearance on August 15. He has a 47-48 record with a 4.20 ERA in 10 seasons in the Major Leagues with the Chicago White Sox (2015), Oakland (2017-22), the New York Yankees (2022-23), Cincinnati (2024), Milwaukee (2024), and the Mets.
Morabito hit .273 with 6 home runs, 59 RBIs, and 49 stolen bases in 60 attempts this year for the Rumble Ponies and has 108 steals in the last two seasons.
