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Report: Mets’ Frankie Montas Has UCL Tear Likely Ending 2025, Threatening 2026

The injury likely converts his two-year deal into a full $34 million obligation.

Sean Manaea #59, Hitting Coach Eric Chavez #61 and Frankie Montas #47 of the New York Mets in the dugout during the game against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park on July 27, 2025 in San Francisco, California.
Aug 3, 2025; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Frankie Montas (47) delivers a pitch during the third inning against the San Francisco Giants at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported that the 32-year-old right-hander has a tear in his pitching elbow’s ulnar collateral ligament.
  • Surgery is characterized as likely in the report, with a potential absence that could extend through the 2026 season.
  • Montas posted a 6.28 ERA in nine games and was removed from the rotation after 38.2 innings in his first season with New York.
  • Nolan McLean has gone 3-0 with a 0.89 ERA in three starts since taking Montas’ rotation spot, and Jonah Tong is slated to debut Friday against the Marlins.
  • The staff is stretched with Griffin Canning out for the year, while Tylor Megill could return from a rehab assignment as soon as this weekend.