The Mets announced a series of roster moves, including reinstating right-handed pitcher Frankie Montas, who will make his team debut on Tuesday night against Atlanta.
Additionally, the Mets optioned reliever Chris Devenski to Triple-A Syracuse and transferred outfielder Jesse Winker to the 60-day IL.
Signed to a two-year, $34 million contract that includes a $17 million player option for 2026, Montas suffered a lat injury just as spring training was beginning in Port St. Lucie, Fla.
The 32-year-old has had a bit of a rough go while on his rehab assignment, pitching to a 12.05 ERA with eight home runs allowed over 18.2 innings (six starts). Still, the Mets hope Montas can add some stability to a rotation that is currently down Kodai Senga and Tylor Megill, while still awaiting Sean Manaea’s season debut.
Meanwhile, transferring Winker to the 60-day IL is more of a paper move than anything else. Winker, who suffered a right oblique strain on May 4, has been on the IL for 50 days and is still a bit away from being ready to start a rehab assignment.
Devenski, 34, has been back and forth between Triple-A and the majors this season, appearing in four big league games with a 3.60 ERA in 5.0 innings of work.
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