“You thought I was worthless ” said Frankie Montas to New York Yankees coach after singing a new contract with Mets for……. details below

It seems like the New York Mets are on a mission to turn the Yankees‘ missteps into gold. After turning former Yankees ace Luis Severino into a productive starter in 2024, the Mets have dipped back into familiar waters, signing Frankie Montas to a two-year, $34 million deal.

The move is an ambitious bet on Montas, who has been a mixed bag since his ill-fated stint in the Bronx.The Yankees originally acquired Montas from the Oakland Athletics at the 2022 trade deadline, hoping he could bolster their rotation. Instead, Montas struggled mightily, posting a brutal 6.35 ERA over 39.2 innings that season. To make matters worse, he pitched just 1.1 innings in 2023 due to injury, making him one of the least productive trade acquisitions in recent Yankees history.

Fast forward to 2024, and Montas found new life pitching for Cincinnati and Milwaukee. Across 150.2 innings, he recorded a 4.84 ERA—far from dominant but a significant improvement compared to his Yankees tenure. His fastball velocity returned to form, averaging 95.8 mph, close to his career norm. The Mets clearly see potential in Montas, banking on the idea that he’ll continue to improve now that he’s fully recovered from injury.