So on Tuesday, when manager Carlos Mendoza announced Montas was moving to the bullpen, it was far from a surprise (though objectively disappointing, considering the righthander signed a two-year, $34 million contract with the Mets in the offseason).

The New York Mets moved struggling right-hander Frankie Montas to the bullpen Tuesday. The 32-year-old Montas, who signed a two-year, $34 million deal in December, suffered a strained right lat in spring training and has been ineffective since returning to action.

Carlos Mendoza announced on Tuesday that Frankie Montas would be shifting to the bullpen. That opens a spot in the Mets rotation.