Yankees’ massive deadline acquisition admits he wasn’t wholesome when traded to New York

The New York Yankees traded with the Oakland Athletics for starter Frankie Montas in 2022 on the MLB deadline, hoping his presence would bolster their rotation for a possible World Series run.

While the Yankees weren’t in a position to attain that sequence, additionally they weren’t in a position to see one of the best model of Montas in his restricted time on the mound. Now we all know why.

Montas revealed on Wednesday that he wasn’t absolutely wholesome when the Yankees acquired him in July. 

Frankie Montas #47 of the New York Yankees in motion towards the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium on August 18, 2022 in New York City. Toronto Blue Jays defeated the New York Yankees 9-2. (Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

“I used to be like eh-eh. I wasn’t absolutely 100%,” Montas stated by way of the New York Post. “I used to be making an attempt to pitch via it. Of course, I bought traded to a brand new crew, I needed to indicate what I can do. Things didn’t go the way in which I used to be anticipating. But I’m right here to attempt to assist this crew and go on the market and present what I can actually do after I’m wholesome.”

Montas was faraway from the injured listing for a number of weeks after coping with shoulder irritation whereas with Oakland when the Yankees made the deal. However, that irritation resurfaced after eight begins, the place Montas owned a 6.35 ERA. 

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Montas hit the IL, leaving him off the Yankees’ ALDS roster towards the Cleveland Guardians. He was on the ALCS roster for the Houston Astros sequence however solely in a aid position.

GM Brian Cashman instructed the Post in February that Montas had a “clear invoice of well being” when the commerce was made. But he has admitted the commerce strikes into the “dangerous class” now. 

Frankie Montas #47 of the New York Yankees in motion towards the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium on September 09, 2022 within the Bronx borough of New York City. The Rays defeated the Yankees 4-2. (Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

“We gave up belongings and we didn’t get something for it,” Cashman stated.

After making an attempt to work via a throwing program this offseason, Montas’s shoulder didn’t present any enchancment, resulting in a latest surgical procedure to filter his labrum. 

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“This was a factor I needed to maintain,” Montas stated. “I don’t have management of it. Of course, belief me, I’m one of many guys that wishes to be on the market pitching proper now and exhibiting what I can do. But issues didn’t work out that approach, so simply making an attempt to rehab and are available again so I might help with no matter they need me to do.”

He’s anticipated to overlook months, however Montas guarantees he’ll play this season. 

“Oh yeah, little question,” he stated. “I’ll for certain be again this season.”

New York Yankees beginning pitcher Frankie Montas (47) leaves the sport throughout a recreation between the Milwaukee Brewers and the New York Yankees on September 16, 2022, at American Family Field in Milwaukee, WI. (Larry Radloff/Icon Sportswire by way of Getty Images)

With Montas not beginning the season within the Yankees’ rotation, supervisor Aaron Boone is at the moment evaluating a battle between Domingo German and Clarke Schmidt for the ultimate starter spot.