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Reports: Mets’ Frankie Montas To Undergo Elbow Surgery, Could Miss All of 2026

The development forces New York to lean on Triple-A arms, with unresolved details about Montas’ 2026 contract.

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

  • Manager Carlos Mendoza previously ruled Montas out for 2025 with a UCL injury, and the New York Post now reports he will have surgery that could sideline him through next season.
  • Reuters reports the second year of Montas’ deal is a $17 million player option, while other coverage has described the terms differently, creating uncertainty over the club’s financial exposure.
  • Signed to a two-year, $34 million contract last offseason, Montas opened 2025 on the 60-day injured list with a right lat strain before struggling on return.
  • He posted a 6.28 ERA over 38 2/3 innings, moved from the rotation to the bullpen after seven starts, and then went back on the injured list with the elbow issue.
  • With Montas out, the Mets are turning to Triple-A depth, including Nolan McLean’s strong run at Syracuse and Jonah Tong’s planned debut Friday against the Marlins.