PORT ST. LUCIE – Frankie Montas’ second impression on his new crew must be higher than his first.
The Mets right-hander returned to camp Wednesday after receiving a platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection in his proper facet earlier within the week.
Montas was identified in latest days with a high-grade lat pressure that can hold him shut down from throwing for the subsequent six to eight weeks, in response to the membership.
The starter is inserting that timetable at 4 to 6 weeks.
Regardless, he’ll want a full spring-training buildup as soon as he resumes throwing.
“I don’t think anybody wants to start with a first impression like that,” Montas stated. “It’s one of those things that is out of my control. I prepared myself to pitch this winter. It’s not how you start, it’s how you finish, and just try to go through this process and get stronger, get better.”
Montas, who arrived this winter on a two-year contract price $34 million that incorporates an opt-out after this season, had triceps discomfort after his first bullpen session this spring.
He stated he felt positive bodily arriving to camp.
A high-grade lat pressure can necessitate surgical procedure, however Montas stated that choice hasn’t been mentioned with him.
“I don’t want to even think about that – the PRP is going to do it’s job,” Montas stated. “I am already feeling better. A lot of the inflammation is gone, so we are definitely moving in the right direction.”
Montas pitched 150 2/3 innings final season for the Reds and Brewers, however appeared in just one recreation for the Yankees the earlier 12 months due to shoulder points.
“The [lat] is definitely separate,” Montas stated. “I am really happy with where my shoulder is, it’s really good. Just try to stay positive, try to go through the rehab process. I still have months to pitch so just try to help this team. It’s definitely frustrating because I was feeling really good over the winter.”
The Mets have rotation depth in Paul Blackburn and Tylor Megill, each of whom are choices to switch Montas in supervisor Carlos Mendoza’s deliberate six-man rotation.
