The New York Mets just can’t seem to escape the dark cloud of injuries, and Frankie Montas is the latest casualty.
The veteran right-hander was already fighting an uphill battle after missing much of the season with a lat strain.
When Montas finally returned to the mound in the summer, his command was shaky, his ERA hovered near seven, and he lost his rotation spot.
Rookie Nolan McLean replaced him as a starter, forcing Montas to transition into the bullpen in search of redemption.
But that comeback story never materialized. Instead, Montas is now staring down another crushing setback with far-reaching consequences.
Mets confirm serious UCL injury for Frankie Montas
Manager Carlos Mendoza revealed that Frankie Montas suffered a “pretty significant” UCL injury, raising the likelihood