The New York Mets find themselves in a highly favorable position in Major League Baseball, sitting just a half-game behind the Los Angeles Dodgers for the best record in the National League. However, their pitching situation remains a concern, particularly with their ongoing five-game losing streak.
Ace Kodai Senga (hamstring) and starter Tylor Megill (elbow) are both on the 15-day injured list. With those key pitchers sidelined, the Mets turned to right-hander Paul Blackburn against the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday, despite him having only made three appearances this season. Blackburn struggled, allowing four runs (three earned) in 3.2 innings, contributing to a 5-0 loss for New York.
On Thursday afternoon, manager Carlos Mendoza confirmed that a new pitcher would be joining the rotation, as reported by SNY.
Carlos Mendoza says there is a "good chance" Frankie Montas will join the Mets' rotation next week: pic.twitter.com/GX33FeNaDc
— SNY (@SNYtv) June 19, 2025
He said that there’s a “good chance” that right-hander Frankie Montas (lat) will “join the rotation for us next week.”
The 32-year-old is 0-3 with a 12.05 ERA across six rehab starts in the minors this season and has yet to make his first big-league appearance of the year.
New York fans aren’t happy on social media.
“Why, he literally sucks,” one said.
“I hope he’s joking,” another said.
“How does he deserve that opportunity? Long relief in blowouts. I guess we have games to throw away,” another said.
“I think we’re trying to lose at this point,” another said.
“Is that a threat directed at the clubhouse?” another asked.
Right-hander Clay Holmes (7-3, 2.87 ERA) will start against the Braves on Thursday. After that, the Mets will continue their road trip against the Philadelphia Phillies, who are one game behind them for first place in the NL East.
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