Yankees right-hander Frankie Montas to have shoulder surgery on Feb. 21, miss most or all of regular season. RepBX
As pitchers and catchers reported to spring training on Wednesday, Yankees manager Aaron Boone said the 29-year-old right-hander will have right shoulder surgery on Feb. 21. Boone said Montas could possibly return in the season's second half.
Montas left a July 3 start at Seattle after 13 pitches with shoulder tightness -- his velocity was down about 3 mph. He returned July 21 and had a 2.25 ERA in starts against Detroit and Houston.Montas is eligible for free agency after this season.
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