2023 season included for Frankie Montas?

Starting pitcher Frankie Montas’ 2023 season could well be understood.

Acquired at the trade deadline last year, the right-hander will have to go under the knife next Tuesday. Montas will have shoulder surgery, ESPN insider Jeff Passan reports.

Right-hander Frankie Montas, the biggest acquisition for the New York Yankees at the trade deadline last year who was expected to be a big part of their rotation this year, will undergo shoulder surgery on Tuesday that could cause him to miss the season, manager Aaron Boone said.

—Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) February 15, 2023

Frankie Montas was expected to be a key part of New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone’s rotation, but his surgery could sideline him for a long time.

It will therefore be a heavy loss for the Yankees.

Uncertain start for Cortes Jr.

Also remember that Nelson Cortes Jr. could miss the start of the season with a hamstring injury. One thing is certain, the left-hander will miss the World Baseball Classic which will take place in a few weeks.

As for the possibility of seeing him start the season in the New York rotation, his status is not yet confirmed. For now, he could miss the start of the campaign, but everything will depend on his ability to recover.

If the situation remains unchanged, the Dominican Domingo German should start the season in the starting rotation of the Yankees. Unless the club agrees to exceed the last threshold of the luxury tax to seek help?

Other than Frankie Montas and Nestor Cortes Jr., #Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that he has no other major injury concerns within the team.

— Marly Rivera (@MarlyRiveraESPN) February 15, 2023

“Fortunately” for the manager, no other player would be seriously injured for the Yankees.

The acquisition of Carlos Rodon, who will come to support Gerrit Cole and Luis Severino at the top of the rotation of the Yankees, becomes even more important.

• Where will Zack Britton sign?

The Dodgers, Angels and Rangers are seen as three potential landing spots for Zack Britton, and the Mets, with the obvious Buck-Baltimore connection, long have been linked as well. @Ken_Rosenthal also reports the Cubs and Giants viewed Britton’s showcase today in Miami.

—Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) February 15, 2023

• What will happen with Mike Clevinger?

As expected, Rick Hahn says the team will let the process play out in regards to Mike Clevinger. He’s under investigation for violating the leagues domestic abuse policy. There’s no known timeline on when that investigation will conclude.

— Jesse Rogers (@JesseRogersESPN) February 15, 2023

• Liam Hendriks is with his club at the moment.

Rick Hahn: Liam Hendriks is around the team. He’s doing well but there won’t be an update on any timeline for a return to baseball until at least opening day.

— Jesse Rogers (@JesseRogersESPN) February 15, 2023

• Will Adalberto Mondesi be healthy to start the season?

• Chris Sale wants to be healthy.

Chris Sale very open during his media availability today.

“I know how quickly it can go wrong. I had the floor pulled out from under me.”

“I was given that (extension) to do a job and I haven’t done that.”

“I want to go compete again.”

—Brandon Wile (@Brandon_N_Wile) February 15, 2023