To that point, by the measure of ERA+, which takes into account ballpark and other league factors, Montas has been a below-average starter in recent years. His last above-average season was 2022 in Oakland, when his 116 ERA+ was above the league-average 100.

The 31-year-old is slated to make $17 million in each year of the contract and he can opt out after the 2025 season.

The New York Mets and right-handed starting pitcher Frankie Montas have agreed to a two-year, $34 million deal, reports Jeff Passan of ESPN. Montas, 31, was 7-11 with a 4.84 ERA (