Overview
- New York requested unconditional release waivers on the right-hander, effectively ending his Mets tenure less than a year after a two-year, $34 million signing.
- Montas exercised his $17 million player option for 2026, leaving the Mets responsible for that salary despite removing him from the roster.
- The 32-year-old underwent Tommy John surgery after a torn UCL and is expected to miss the 2026 season.
- He logged a 6.28 ERA over 38 2/3 innings in nine appearances following a spring lat strain, losing his rotation spot before the elbow injury.
- The roster spot is being used to select Morabito to the 40-man ahead of the 6 p.m. Rule 5 protection deadline, a step that avoids carrying an IL-bound player on the roster until Opening Day rules allow a 60-day move.