Oakland Athletics ace Frankie Montas reportedly "felt good" on Sunday, a week after leaving his start before being diagnosed with shoulder inflammation.
A's manager Mark Kotsay said Montas wouldn't pitch in Oakland's next series against the Rangers. He added that Montas might need to throw a bullpen session before the team decides when he'll start next.
Pitching probables for upcoming A's-Rangers:
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Mon: RHP Martínez vs. RHP Howard
Tue: RHP Kaprielian vs. RHP Otto
Wed: RHP Blackburn vs. RHP Gray
Frankie Montas "felt good today" but will need to throw a bullpen before A's decide on potential next start date, Mark Kotsay said
On Wednesday, Montas had an MRI on his shoulder, which revealed only inflammation and no structural damage. He also received a cortisone shot, according to A's trainer Nick Paparesta.
Montas is 3-9 with an ERA of 3.26 in 17 starts for the A's this season.
The 29-year-old has a 34-30 record with an ERA of 3.72 in six seasons in Oakland.
Montas has recently been a hot name in the rumor mill, linked to the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees.
He has one more year of arbitration eligibility on his contract before becoming a free agent in 2024.
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