Frankie Montas

The very moment the New York Yankees lost Luis Castillo to the Seattle Mariners, all attention shifted to Oakland Athletics' Frankie Montas.

The Yankees have made Montas their top trade target, according to sources, but they have plenty of competition for the 29-year-old right-hander, including the Twins, Cardinals and White Sox. In addition, Montas has a quality slider that feature 6.1 inches of horizontal movement, 39% better than the average pitcher. His split-finger is by far his best pitch, generating a .180 batting average against with a 33% WHIFF rate and 21% put-away rate. This season, Montas has earned a 3.18 ERA, 3.21 xFIP, and 3.42 SIERA. He currently hosts 9.37 strikeouts per nine, a 73.6% left on base rate, and 46.1% ground ball rate over 104.2 innings. With the Twins, Cardinals, and White Sox in the mix, the Yankees have to be patient to see if they overpay for the star pitcher. According to Jim Bowden of The Athletic, the Yankees have competition for Montas:

It's likely the New York Yankees will have to include Oswald Peraza in any deal for Oakland A's starting pitcher Frankie Montas, a person with knowledge of ...

And he’s considered a strong defender. Through 19 starts, Montas is 4-9 but with a 3.18 ERA. He’s struck out 109 batters in 104 2/3 innings. Rodon has been healthy this year, and he’s been excellent, posting a 3.00 ERA in 21 starts with 11.6 K/9. He’s due the remainder of the $21.5 million he’s making this year and, if he doesn’t opt out after the season, he’ll make $22.5 million next year. The Giants’ Carlos Rodon has also been on the Yankees’ radar, but there are concerns about the left-hander’s health (he has a history of arm issues). Whether he’ll opt out of his deal at the end of the season is also an issue, with teams unsure if they’re paying for a rental or for someone who will remain under contract through next season. Montas would hardly be a bad consolation prize — and the expectation is that he will be traded to the team Oakland considers to present the best offer. The Yankees are heavily involved in the sweepstakes to nab A’s starting pitcher Frankie Montas, and it’s believed the team will have to offer highly regarded shortstop prospect Oswald Peraza and more premium pupils to make it happen, a person with knowledge of the team’s personnel decisions told NJ Advance Media.

"With Luis Castillo traded to the Mariners, the A's have the best starting pitcher on the trade market*, Frankie Montas, especially if his medicals check out as ...

With an extra playoff spot available in each league, this year's MLB trade deadline is shaping up to be one of the more dramatic periods in recent memory.

Joc Pederson is also a candidate to be dealt, with the Atlanta Braves seemingly a good fit to re-acquire him, as they’re reportedly seeking outfield help. As such, a trade for Soto might command the heaviest return in MLB history. The New York Post reported the current price for Ohtani is “something like your top four prospects.” After reportedly turning down a massive 15-year, $440-million contract extension from the Washington Nationals, Soto has immediately become the “white whale” of this year’s deadline targets. Michael Fulmer, Joe Jiménez, and Gregory Soto are all having great seasons and would immediately offer Toronto a reliable late-inning option in front of closer Jordan Romano. The Bronx Bombers were "close" in the Castillo sweepstakes, per MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand, indicating New York’s willingness to deal from its farm system. Now that Castillo is off the market, Oakland Athletics starter Frankie Montas becomes the most attractive starter. Carlos Rodon is the biggest name on the block for the Giants. The left-hander is rocking a 3.00 ERA (136 ERA+) in 21 starts and has an opt-out at the end of 2022. Either the Blue Jays or Yankees would be delighted to nab Montas’ services, as both clubs need starting pitching. While the Padres are favored to land Soto, The Athletic’s Jim Bowden reported that the Cardinals and Los Angeles Dodgers are the other two clubs involved in trade talks. Right now, it appears the San Diego Padres are the front-runners, as they are reportedly willing to move several of their top prospects in a potential Soto trade. With an extra playoff spot available in each league, this year’s MLB trade deadline is shaping up to be one of the more dramatic periods in recent memory.

According to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com, the A's (and Marlins with Pablo Lopez for that matter) are eyeing a return similar to what the Reds received for Luis ...

It should not come as a surprise that the Oakland A’s want a similar deal. It makes sense that the A’s would want a similar return. That type of pitcher has a great deal of value, especially as he can also pitch at a top of the rotation level.

Frankie Montas is one of the hottest names in the MLB trade market. Could he end up in New York, San Diego, or Saint Louis?

With a 3.18 ERA and a 1.14 WHIP, while striking out 109 hitters in 104.2 Innings pitched, it’s easy to see why contending teams are looking to add another legit right-handed pitcher. There have been some recent reports that certain teams are looking to add Montas at this year’s trade deadline. The star right-handed pitcher is getting interest from plenty of teams, including the New York Mets, New York Yankees, San Diego Padres, St. Louis Cardinals, and Minnesota Twins.

If the Yankees won't trade shortstop Anthony Volpe for Frankie Montas, then they might not acquire the "ace". Will the Giants be more reasonable?

Hell, even Castillo started extremely slow in 2021 and led the NL in walks before rebounding. If nobody beats the Yankees’ current Montas package — which seems to have been offered — then the A’s starter and all his question marks will be theirs. This change in the trade market has led every team that still holds a starting pitcher to recalculate their desires. In terms of true talent, he’s ahead of Montas if available. The New York Yankees are in swift danger of being priced out of a market full of No. 2 starters whose current teams are treating them like aces. Before including Marte, it appeared the Yanks could acquire Castillo — solidly a No. 2, possibly an ace outside the constraints of his home ballpark — for a package centered around Oswald Peraza and Ken Waldichuk. Sadly, the Mariners decided to stir the pot.

The Padres, Twins, Yankees, and Blue Jays are all interested in acquiring Oakland A's starting pitcher Frankie Montas.

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