Montas wasn’t fully healthy when traded to Yankees from A’s
TAMPA, Fla. — Frankie Montas stated Wednesday that his shoulder wasn’t absolutely wholesome when he was acquired by the New York Yankees on the commerce deadline final season, however the right-handed starter stated he tried to “push through” after becoming a member of his new group.
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Montas, who went 1-3 with a 6.35 ERA in eight begins final season after being obtained from Oakland, is recovering from shoulder surgical procedure that can maintain him from throwing till at the least late May.
“I was trying to push through,” Montas advised reporters in his first feedback since surgical procedure two weeks earlier. “I received traded to a brand new group and wished to indicate what I might do. Things didn’t go the best way I used to be anticipating.”
The Yankees positioned Montas on the injured listing in late September after his second cortisone injection of the 12 months, knocking him out of the AL Division Series. He was on the roster for the AL Championship Series, however pitched just one inning within the opener in opposition to Houston.
Montas stated he stored experiencing discomfort when attempting to start a throwing program in the course of the offseason. While he tried to keep away from surgical procedure, he stated that was the most suitable choice, and that he’s assured that he’ll pitch this season for the Yankees.
“Trust me, I’m one of the guys that wants to be out there pitching right now and showing what I can do,” he stated. “But issues didn’t work out that manner, so simply attempting to rehab and are available again so I may also help with no matter they need me to do.”
After Montas had surgical procedure Feb. 21, Yankees supervisor Aaron Boone described the process because the pitcher having his labrum cleaned up with none repairs being wanted on his rotator cuff. Boone stated all the pieces went in keeping with plan.
New York acquired Montas and reliever Lou Trivino from the Athletics on Aug. 1 in alternate for 4 prospects.
Montas, who turns 30 on March 21 and will develop into a free agent after this season, made 19 begins for the A’s final 12 months earlier than getting traded. He was 4-9 with a 3.18 ERA over 104 1/3 innings.
In the weeks earlier than the deal, he left a July 3 begin at Seattle after 13 pitches with shoulder tightness, then had a cortisone shot earlier than returning with three scoreless innings July 21 in opposition to Detroit. He went 5 innings in opposition to Houston in his final begin for Oakland.
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