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Frankie Montas rumors: 5 teams that should offer trade after stellar return

By Scott Rogust

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Frankie Montas (47) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Frankie Montas (47) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports /
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 17: Manager Buck Showalter #11 of the New York Mets looks on from the bench against the St. Louis Cardinals at Citi Field on May 17, 2022 in New York City. St. Louis Cardinals defeated the New York Mets 4-3. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images) /

2. New York Mets

The New York Mets made a variety of win-now moves heading into the 2022 season. They signed outfielder Starling Marte in free agency and traded for Athletics pitcher Chris Bassitt. But their biggest move was getting three-time Cy Young award winner Max Scherzer to create a super-rotation led by Jacob deGrom.

New York’s embarrassment of riches that was a starting rotation was never at full strength. deGrom was dealing with a stress reaction of his right scapula and have yet to make a start in the 2022 campaign. Scherzer was sidelined due to an oblique injury, but has since returned.

The Mets have gotten good news regarding deGrom, as he participated in a simulated game on July 21. He threw 60 pitches in five innings and struck out 10 batters.

Even if deGrom returns, the Mets have the ability to further bolster their roster heading into the second half of the season. One area that they could fortify is their rotation. That could provide an upside for the team for the remainder of the season, and would help them hold back the Atlanta Braves for the division title.

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