Frankie Montas is accepting of his new relief role, even if it’s not ideal.

The veteran right-hander said as much when manager Carlos Mendoza informed him this week that he was being removed from the Mets’ rotation .

“I told him I consider myself a starter,” Montas said before Thursday’s series finale against the Atlanta Braves at Citi Field. “In the meantime, if that’s the way that can help this team and I can contribute to get a win, I’m definitely willing to do it.”

Thursday’s game was the first in which Montas, 32, was available out of the bullpen since his conversation with Mendoza two days earlier.

Montas entered Thursday with a 3-2 record and a 6.38 ERA over eight appearances, including seven starts. His lone relief appearance came last Saturday in Milwaukee when the Mets u

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