Mets Sign Frankie Montas to 2-Year, $34 Million Deal

The veteran pitcher joins New York's rotation after a challenging 2024 season with the Reds and Brewers, pending a physical.

Frankie Montas agreed to a two-year, $34 million contract with the New York Mets, earning $17 million annually, with an opt-out after 2025.
The agreement is pending a physical, and the Mets have not officially confirmed the signing.
Montas, 31, pitched for the Cincinnati Reds and Milwaukee Brewers in 2024, posting a 4.84 ERA across 150 2/3 innings in 30 starts.
Despite inconsistent results, Montas showed improvement after being traded to the Brewers, increasing his strikeout rate to 28.7%, ranking 10th among MLB pitchers post-Deadline.
The Mets aim to strengthen their rotation following key departures, adding Montas alongside Kodai Senga and David Peterson for the upcoming season.