Mets Confident in Pitching Depth Despite Montas Injury
The New York Mets are staying calm and collected despite a setback in their starting rotation. Frankie Montas, a key offseason addition, recently suffered a high-grade lat strain, which will keep him sidelined until at least mid-May. While some teams might scramble to add reinforcements, the Mets are choosing to trust the depth they’ve built.
Team president David Stearns made it clear that constructing a deep rotation was a priority this offseason. “I feel much better about our starting pitching depth sitting here today than I did a year ago,” he stated. That depth includes experienced arms like Sean Manaea, Kodai Senga, Clay Holmes, David Peterson, Griffin Canning, Paul Blackburn, and Tylor Megill—each of whom has logged significant time in a big-league rotation.
Even with Montas out, the Mets aren’t panicking. Multiple sources confirm that they have explored external options but aren’t currently looking to make a move. Free-agent pitchers like Kyle Gibson, Andrew Heaney, and even former Met Jose Quintana remain available, but the front office seems content with their internal options. They want to see how their current staff performs before making any major decisions.
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Blackburn, who joined the team before last season’s trade deadline but was limited by injury, is now fully healthy and eager to contribute. Canning, a recent addition after being non-tendered by the Angels, also has a strong chance of making the Opening Day roster since he is out of minor-league options. Megill, another familiar face, has been refining a new “kick changeup” to expand his arsenal.
The Mets also have some young arms waiting in the wings, including prospects Brandon Sproat, Blade Tidwell, and Dom Hamel, who are gaining more experience in the minors. If an emergency arises, they have additional depth options in Justin Hagenman and Brandon Waddell, both of whom are in camp competing for spots.
As for Montas, he remains optimistic about his recovery. Initially, the Mets expected him to be sidelined for 6-8 weeks, but Montas himself believes it could be closer to 4-6 weeks. “It’s not how you start, it’s how you finish,” Montas said, emphasizing his focus on coming back stronger.
With a potent lineup that now features Juan Soto alongside Pete Alonso, the Mets are betting that their offense can help carry the load while the rotation settles in. If they do need additional pitching, they could always revisit the market closer to the trade deadline, when more options will be available.
For now, though, they’re rolling with what they have, confident that their depth will keep them competitive.
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