A new spot has opened up on the New York Mets ' 40-man roster, as the team announced that Frankie Montas has been designated for assignment. The decision comes just weeks after the right-hander picked up his $17 million option for the 2026 MLB season, which was a move that makes sense for the pitcher, considering that he's not playing in the next campaign after going under the knife to address an injury.

“The Mets designated right-hander Frankie Montas for assignment. Montas, who will miss next season after undergoing Tommy John surgery , picked up his $17 million player option earlier this month. The move frees up a 40-man roster spot for New York,” wrote Jorge Castillo of ESPN on a social media post on X, formerly Twitter, on Tuesday.

With the Mets essentially parting ways wi

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