Mets Release Right-Hander Frankie Montas After Disastrous Season

The New York Mets are releasing right-hander Frankie Montas after a single, "disastrous" season with the club. The move, announced on November 18, 2025, allows the Mets to protect outfield prospect Nick Morabito from the Rule 5 draft. Montas, who exercised his $17 million option for 2026, is expected to miss the entire upcoming season due to elbow surgery. After signing a two-year, $34 million deal, his 2025 season was delayed by a lat strain. He debuted in late June but was ineffective, recording a 6.28 ERA and 1.603 WHIP in nine appearances.