NEW YORK.– The New York Mets announced this Tuesday the designation for assignment of Dominican pitcher Frankie Montás, ending his relationship in the last year of a two-season deal and US$34 million, signed last December.

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The decision comes amid a complicated scenario for the 32-year-old right-hander, who was projected to miss the entire 2026 campaign after recently undergoing surgery on his throwing elbow. Montás was only able to make seven starts with the club, in which he recorded an ERA of 6.28, before being sidelined by physical discomfort that led to the diagnosis of an ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) injury. The Dominican was part of the Mets' rotation reconstruction plan last winter, along with the additions of Griffin Canning and Clay Holmes, the latter becoming a starter. However, Montás began 2025 on the injured list and did not debut until June 24, seeing his participation interrupted again in August after presenting pain in the biceps. With his departure, the Mets prepare for an aggressive market in search of high-level starters during free agency, where the team is expected to be among the top bidders for reinforcements for their rotation. The move marks a new chapter in Montás' career, whose talent and power on the mound have been overshadowed in recent years by a history of injuries that have prevented him from maintaining continuity.