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ATLANTA — Frankie Montas’ first season with the Mets is over and his likely encore is in jeopardy.

The right-hander has been diagnosed with a “pretty significant” injury to the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow, according to manager Carlos Mendoza, and was placed on the injured list Saturday before the Mets faced the Braves at Truist Park.

Montas had soreness in his lower bicep on Friday, after warming up in the bullpen a day earlier in Washington — a game in which he didn’t pitch.

A subsequent MRI exam found the UCL damage.

Frankie Montas reacts during his Aug. 3 start for the Mets. Ja

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