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Mets Shift Frankie Montas to Bullpen, Consider Prospects for Rotation as Yankees Advance Rehab Plans

New York’s NL clubs are reshaping pitching staffs to address midseason struggles ahead of the playoff race.

A large Canadian flag is unfurled before the start of the MLB game between the New York Yankees and the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on Canada Day, Tuesday, July 1, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 04: Juan Soto #22 of the New York Mets scores a run during the third inning ahead of the throw to J.C. Escarra #25 of the New York Yankees at Citi Field on July 04, 2025 in New York City.
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Overview

  • Mets manager Carlos Mendoza announced on Aug. 12 that Frankie Montas will join the bullpen after a Wednesday side session and be available in relief starting Thursday.
  • Top Triple-A arms Nolan McLean and Brandon Sproat are under consideration to fill Montas’ vacated rotation spot, with the club planning extended looks if one is promoted.
  • New York has lost seven straight games and 11 of its last 12, dropping to the final National League wild-card position and heightening pressure on rapid pitching fixes.
  • Yankees skipper Aaron Boone confirmed that relievers Ryan Yarbrough and Fernando Cruz will begin rehab assignments on Thursday as both make strides in their oblique recoveries.
  • Despite public optimism, the Yankees are privately unsure when Aaron Judge will return to the outfield, while utilityman Oswaldo Cabrera acknowledges only a small window to rejoin this season.