MILWAUKEE — Much of the Mets fan base might feel differently, but the team’s president of baseball operations said Friday he is “excited” he will get to watch Frankie Montas face the Brewers.
“I know he’s working hard,” David Stearns said. “And I am looking forward to seeing him get some outs.”
Montas, who either will start on Saturday or pitch behind an opener — manager Carlos Mendoza wasn’t ready to announce his plans before Friday’s 3-2 loss to the Brewers — has been the rotation’s weak link. His struggles have prompted calls for the organization to promote a top pitching prospect such as Nolan McLean or Brandon Sproat to receive a shot.
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