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Mets’ Rotation Further Strained as Montas Debuts and Manaea’s Return Delayed

Persistent pitching staff injuries have fueled a nine-loss skid, leaving the Mets trailing in the NL East.

Sep 27, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Frankie Montas (47) pitches in the first inning against the New York Mets at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images/File Photo
May 2, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; New York Mets designated hitter Jesse Winker (3) is congratulated by teammates after scoring against the St. Louis Cardinals during the second inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Milwaukee Brewers' Frankie Montas pauses for the National Anthem before a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)

Overview

  • Frankie Montas was reinstated from the 60-day injured list and will make his Mets debut Tuesday after recovering from a right lat strain.
  • Left-hander Sean Manaea was shut down for 48–72 hours following a cortisone injection to address a loose body in his elbow, delaying his season debut.
  • Ace Kodai Senga (right hamstring strain) and Tylor Megill (elbow inflammation) remain sidelined, stretching the rotation dangerously thin.
  • The Mets optioned infielder Luisangel Acuña and pitcher Tyler Zuber to Triple-A Syracuse while adding reliever Richard Lovelady and outfielder Travis Jankowski to the major league roster.
  • New York has dropped nine of its last 10 games and sits 1.5 games behind the Phillies for the NL East lead.