Frankie Montas News: Officially moved to bullpen

Manager Carlos Mendoza said Tuesday that Montas will move to the bullpen permanently, Deesha Thosar of Fox Sports reports.

Montas' last appearance came out of the bullpen as the bulk reliever behind opener Reed Garrett this past Saturday in a 7-4 loss to the Brewers. The right-hander allowed one earned run on three hits and two walks across three innings in that outing and now holds a 6.38 ERA and 1.55 WHIP over 36.2 innings through his eight appearances on the season with New York. Paul Blackburn (shoulder) could be activated from the 15-day injured list to fill the vacancy in the New York rotation, but prospects Brandon Sproat and Nolan McLean are also options to start for the Mets this coming Saturday against Seattle.