Mets Ink Montas to $34M Deal with Opt-Out, Bolstering Rotation

Dec 2, 2024, 03:57 AM

The New York Mets have signed right-handed pitcher Frankie Montas to a two-year contract worth $34 million, or $17 million per year, pending a physical. The deal includes an opt-out clause after the 2025 season. Montas, aged 31, had a 4.84 ERA over 150.2 innings pitched across 30 starts with the Cincinnati Reds and Milwaukee Brewers last season. His performance improved after leaving Cincinnati, with a notable increase in strikeouts, particularly due to his effective splitter pitch. This signing marks Montas as the first piece in the Mets' new rotation for the upcoming season.