The Mets boast enough starting pitchers to absorb Montas’ injury, but several of them are question marks heading into the season.

The New York Mets had arguably the best MLB offseason of any team. Luring Juan Soto from the New York Yankees with a 15-year, $765 million contract, the Mets landed a franchise cornerstone through 2039.

The Mets' right-handed pitcher Frankie Montas will be out for 6-8 weeks following a lat strain.

Frankie Montas failed once with the New York Yankees and by looking at his performance over the past two years. It doesn't look like he'll turn a new leaf with the Mets in Queens.

The New York Yankees may still be looking for a trade partner for Marcus Stroman. With some recent injury news, a potential suitor could be 10 miles away.

The New York Mets will be without offseason addition Frankie Montas for an extended period of time. They could consider making a trade to replace him.

Frankie Montas is being shut down for 6-8 weeks with a lat strain. As a result, the New York Mets should reunite with this $16 million left-handed starter.

On the first day of full-squad workouts for the 2025 Mets, they experienced their first significant injury: Starting pitcher Frankie Montas has a high-grade lat strain and will be shut down for at least the next six to eight weeks.

Mets right-hander Frankie Montas has a high-grade lat strain, according to manager Carlos Mendoza, and will be shut down for 6-8 weeks.

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