On Monday, the New York Yankees have the day off following a series with the Toronto Blue Jays in the Bronx.
The Yankees took two out of three games in the series after most recently winning on Sunday by a score of 8-3.
World Series Champion Still A Free Agent
GettyRafael Montero #47 of the Houston Astros looks toward the outfield during the 8th inning of Game Two of the 2022 World Series against the Philadelphia Phillies at Minute Maid Park on October 29, 2022 in Houston, Texas.
Earlier this month, the Yankees released Rafael Montero from their organization.
The SWB RailRiders wrote (on August 10): “The Yankees have made the following roster move affecting SWB: • RHP Rafael Montero released from Minor League contract by NY”
• RHP Rafael Montero released from Minor League contract by NY
Montero still remains a free agent two weeks later (on August 24).
He did not appear in a game for the Yankees (at the MLB level).
The 35-year-old went 1-4 with a 5.67 ERA in 28 games at the Triple-A level (for SWB).
It will be interesting to see if Montero gets picked up by another team with one month left in the MLB season.
Looking At Montero
GettyRafael Montero #99 of the Detroit Tigers celebrates after recording a win against the Minnesota Twins during the game at Target Field on August 14, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Montero is coming off an MLB season where he spent time with the Houston Astros, Atlanta Braves and Detroit Tigers.
He went 1-2 with a 4.48 ERA in 59 games.
While Montero is far from his prime, he is still a solid arm that has a lot of experience.
GettyRafael Montero #47, Bryan Abreu #52, Cristian Javier #53, Christian Vazquez #9 and Ryan Pressly #55 of the Houston Astros pose for a photo after pitching for a combined no-hitter to defeat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-0 in Game Four of the 2022 World Series at Citizens Bank Park on November 02, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
In 2022, Montero helped the Astros win the World Series over the Philadelphia Phillies.
He had a 1.93 ERA in 10 MLB playoff games that season.
GettyRafael Montero #47 of the Houston Astros reacts after defeating the Texas Rangers 1-0 at Minute Maid Park on September 05, 2022 in Houston, Texas.
Montero has also had stints with the New York Mets, Texas Rangers and Seattle Mariners over his 11 seasons at the MLB level.
He has gone 23-30 with a 4.68 ERA in 380 career games.
@NYY_Prospects wrote (on August 10): “RailRiders released RHP Rafael Montero. He made headlines in spring training with a visa issue preventing him from pushing for a roster spot, but the veteran has struggled to a 5.68 ERA in 27 innings with 33 strikeouts with SWB this season.”
He made headlines in spring training with a visa issue preventing him from pushing for a roster spot, but the veteran has struggled to a 5.68 ERA in 27 innings with 33 strikeouts with SWB this season.
World Series Champion Still A Free Agent After New York Yankees Release