Some stories crumble slowly. Others fall apart so fast that everyone looks around wondering what really happened. Frankie Montas’ time with the New York Mets landed squarely in the second category, unraveling before it ever had a chance to take shape.

The Mets believed they were buying stability when they signed Montas to a two-year, 34 million dollar deal. Instead, they stumbled into a season filled with medical setbacks, roster headaches, and a pitcher who simply never got off the ground.

From Hope to Immediate Trouble

Spring training barely had time to warm up before Montas’ lat gave out. The injury kept him on the shelf for months, delaying his Mets debut and forcing the team to scramble early. By the time he finally returned, expectations had already softened. What followed erased

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