After signing a two-year deal last offseason, Frankie Montas’ Mets career lasted just 38 2/3 innings.

The righthander, who was signed to a $34 million contract last December, was designated for assignment, the team announced Tuesday; they've requested waivers so as to grant him his unconditional release. He was 3-2 in nine games with the Mets and pitched to a 6.28 ERA before his season-ending Tommy John surgery in August.

Outfielder Nick Morabito has taken his spot on the 40-man roster. Adding Morabito, their No. 16 prospect, to the roster protects him from the Rule 5 draft.

Montas, who began the season on the injured list with a high-grade right lat strain that he suffered in spring training, made his return in June, struggled enough to be relegated to the bullpen, and tore his UCL; Mo

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