Frankie Montas, the Mets' right-hander, reports feeling physically fine despite recent struggles during his rehab assignment from a strained right lat. His performance has been disheartening, yielding eight runs in just 1.2 innings with a staggering 13.17 ERA over his last 13.2 innings across Triple-A Syracuse and High-A Brooklyn. Montas is focused on adjusting his mechanics as he prepares for a potential return to the major leagues.

Although Montas was initially expected to throw 80-85 pitches in his last outing, he managed only 53 pitches before being pulled. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza indicated that further innings may risk injury. Despite the disappointing stats, Montas claims his arm feels strong, emphasizing his desire to contribute to the team. The Mets are still determining whether he will return as a starter or reliever after one final rehab appearance.