2023-09-18 19:30:00
Yankees right-hander Francelis “Frankie” Montás pitched one inning Sunday with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, striking out two and allowing one run and one hit. It was the first appearance at any level this year for Montas, who is recovering from throwing shoulder surgery.
Montás threw 17 pitches and his fastball traveled at an average speed of 95.2 miles per hour.
Before Montas took the mound, Yankees manager Aaron Boone didn’t completely rule out a possible return for the right-hander before the season ends, but he noted that time is running out.
“I think it’s a big step for him to get back on the mound, and I know he’s been working really hard,” Boone said.
Montas began a throwing program on May 30, according to pitching coach Matt Blake. Montas saw Dr. Neal ElAttrache for a follow-up visit on July 17, and everything seemed fine, according to Boone.
Montás underwent arthroscopic surgery on February 21 in Los Angeles, a procedure performed by ElAttrache. Recurring shoulder inflammation plagued Montas last season with the A’s and Yankees, and the pitcher himself acknowledged that he “wasn’t totally 100 percent” when New York acquired him in a six-player trade on Aug. 2022. He was transferred to the 60-day injured list on April 3.
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