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Mets Lose Sixth Straight as Frankie Montas Prepares for Rotation Debut

A rash of injuries to Kodai Senga, Tylor Megill and Max Kranick has overwhelmed New York’s rotation, accelerating Frankie Montas’s big league return.

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Frankie Montas will pitch for the first time in a Mets uniform next week.

Overview

  • The Mets were swept by the Braves on Thursday, marking their sixth consecutive loss and leaving them tied with the Phillies for the NL East lead.
  • Starters Kodai Senga and Tylor Megill have been placed on the 15-day injured list with a right hamstring strain and elbow sprain after recent setbacks.
  • Reliever Max Kranick was also moved to the injured list with a right elbow strain and has gone to New York for an MRI to determine his recovery timeline.
  • Manager Carlos Mendoza confirmed that Frankie Montas will slot into the rotation next week despite posting a 12.05 ERA over six minor league rehab appearances.
  • Justin Hagenman and Dedniel Núñez were recalled from Triple-A Syracuse, and Blade Tidwell is slated to start Friday’s series opener in Philadelphia.