The Mets released Montas (elbow) on Wednesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. The move was a foregone conclusion after Montas was designated for assignment Tuesday. The veteran right-hander will miss the entire 2026 season while recovering from Tommy John surgery. Montas is still owed $17 million next season, and the Mets will be responsible for picking up that tab.
Francelis Montas: Everything you need to know
Francelis Montas
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Birthdate
3/21/1993 (33)
Status
FA
HT/WT
6'2", 255 lbs
Birthplace
Sainagua, DOM
Position
SP
Career History
New York Mets
2025-2026
(1 season)
Milwaukee Brewers
2024-2025
(1 season)
Cincinnati Reds
2024-2024
(1 season)
New York Yankees
2022-2024
(2 seasons)
Athletics
2017-2022
(6 seasons)
Chicago White Sox
2015-2016
(1 season)
Francelis Montas: Breaking News
The Mets designated Montas (elbow) for assignment Tuesday, Michael Mayer of MetsmerizedOnline.com reports. The club needed to free up a spot on its 40-man roster ahead of Tuesday's Rule 5 protection deadline. Montas posted a 6.28 ERA in seven starts and two relief appearances in 2025 and is slated to miss the entire 2026 season while recovering from Tommy John surgery. He will become a free agent after clearing waivers and the Mets will be responsible for his $17 million salary for next season.
Montas (elbow) exercised his $17 million player option for 2026 on Tuesday. Montas posted a 6.28 ERA in seven starts and two relief appearances in 2025 and will miss the entire 2026 season while recovering from Tommy John surgery, making his option decision an easy one.