Starting pitcher Frankie Montas has been sidelined with a high-grade lat strain since his first bullpen session of the spring in mid-February, but he recently took a crucial step in his recovery.
According to manager Carlos Mendoza, who spoke with reporters ahead of Wednesday’s series finale against he Marlins in Miami, Montas has resumed throwing from 60 feet.
The Mets originally announced back in February that the veteran right-hander would be shut down from throwing for six-to-eight weeks. Montas, who received a PRP injection as part of his treatment, just passed the six-week mark of that timeline.
“Everything is good from that end,” Mendoza said, adding that Montas is currently home with his wife as the couple awaits the birth of their child.
Montas, 32, signed a two-year deal with the Mets this offseason. A nine-year veteran, Montas has a 4.09 career ERA, averaging 9.2 strikeouts per nine innings.
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