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In parallel, the New York Mets have acquired pitcher Frankie Montas on a two-year, $34 million contract. This agreement presents Montas with a chance to opt out after the first season. Unlike Boyd, Montas comes with a history of impressive performances but has also faced his share of challenges, particularly with injuries.
Montas shone bright during his time with the Oakland Athletics, where he captured attention by earning a sixth-place finish in the Cy Young voting of 2021. However, his performance has dwindled since then—especially during his stint with the Yankees in 2022, which was marred by a sequence of poor outings post-trade.