<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/mlb-rumors-mets-free-agency-pitching-plans-after-clay-holmes-frankie-montas-deals');   ga('set', 'title', 'MLB rumors: Mets’ free agency pitching plans after Clay Holmes, Frankie Montas deals');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/MLB-rumors-Mets-free-agency-pitching-plans-after-Clay-Holmes-Frankie-Montas-deals-1-1.jpg?w=1024"></figure><h1>MLB rumors: Mets’ free agency pitching plans after Clay Holmes, Frankie Montas deals</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-07T15:55:36-08:00">December 7th, 3:55pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-07T15:55:36-08:00">December 7th, 3:55pm</time><address><a href="https://linktr.ee/jordan.llanes">Jordan Llanes</a>Jordan Llanes is a sports writer and reporter based in Florida. In addition to ClutchPoints, he writes for a few other publications covering the NFL, college sports and Tottenham Hotspur. When he's not writing, Jordan enjoys spending time with his fiancée, cats, family and friends, as well as catching the latest TV shows and movies, and traveling.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">MLB</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/new-york-mets-2024-over-under-regular-season-win-total">New York Mets will continue</a> to try and improve their team as the offseason progresses. President of baseball operations David Stearns and manager Carlos Mendoza are entering the second season at the helm of the organization, and owner Steve Cohen has always been willing to spend. After inking prospective starting rotation options in Frankie Montas and Clay Holmes, it seems as if the team is still looking to add more arms into the starting pitching mix. Potential starters <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5976834/2024/12/07/mlb-free-agency-orioles-mets/" rel="noopener">that the team could look</a> at include ex-Texas Ranger Nathan Eovaldi and Sean Manaea, who started for the team last season.</p><p>“If the Mets don’t re-sign Manaea, the possible alternatives include right-handers Eovaldi, Flaherty, Pivetta and Walker Buehler,” reported the Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal on Saturday. “It’s possible the Mets could look into others as well.”</p><p>It’s safe to say that if the Mets don’t land a big fish like Corbin Burnes (who pitched for Stearns when he ran things with the Milwaukee Brewers) or Max Fried, then adding another mid-tier arm or two while focusing elsewhere in free agency might be a smart thing to do. Cohen has plenty of money to spend, and he wants to spend it to help <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb-rumors-where-mets-stand-juan-soto-sweepstakes">the Mets become perennial</a> World Series contenders. Beefing up the starting rotation is a smart place to start. Will Stearns and the Mets front office reel in some more winter targets? As the offseason continues, it feels more and more likely.</p><h2><b>Mets turn focus to other starting pitching options</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/P-Nathan-Eovaldi.jpg"><figcaption>Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>It feels like the Mets would like to add Eovaldi the most, at least outside of the top options like Burnes, Fried and possibly young Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki. He wouldn’t be too cheap, but not too expensive either, and would likely sign a shorter deal. Something in line with what <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mets-news-clay-holmes-agrees-38-million-deal-with-twist">Holmes or Montas got lengthwise</a> (three and two years, respectively) would fall in line with industry standards. It would also be a good investment. Rosenthal discussed the possibility more in his latest piece.</p><p>“The Mets are among the teams to have expressed interest in Eovaldi, league sources said,” reported Rosenthal on Saturday. “Eovaldi, 34, is coming off a productive 2024 season in which he had a 3.80 ERA and 1.10 WHIP in 29 starts and 170 2/3 innings. The Texas Rangers consider re-signing him a priority.”</p><p>The Rangers wouldn’t be the only competition the Mets would have <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/rangers-news-nathan-eovaldi-contract-move-free-agency">on someone like Eovaldi,</a> as at least half the league would consider him an upgrade to their starting rotation. The interest might drive the price to a point in which Stearns and company would be uncomfortable with. Would that change their focus? As the offseason progresses, one thing remains clear: the Mets want to get back to October. The more arms they have, the better their chance at doing just that.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

MLB rumors: Mets’ free agency pitching plans after Clay Holmes, Frankie Montas deals

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/mlb-rumors-mets-join-walker-buehler-sweepstakes-after-frankie-montas-deal');   ga('set', 'title', 'MLB rumors: Mets join Walker Buehler sweepstakes after Frankie Montas deal');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/MLB-rumors-Mets-join-Walker-Buehler-sweepstakes-after-Frankie-Montas-deal.jpg"></figure><h1>MLB rumors: Mets join Walker Buehler sweepstakes after Frankie Montas deal</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-02T13:47:02-08:00">December 2nd, 1:47pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-02T13:47:18-08:00">December 2nd, 1:47pm</time><address><a>Alex House</a>Alex House is a sports journalist who covers the NFL, NBA, and MLB for ClutchPoints. He grew up in a New York sports-heavy region in Connecticut and earned his journalism degree at the University of Rhode Island. His in-depth knowledge of two of the most passionate and raucous fan bases in the country gives him a truly unique writing voice.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">MLB</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Fans of a major-market sports franchise tend to be thrilled when an executive with a reputation for achieving success with a small-market team is hired to lead their beloved club. The expectation is that the individual’s existing shrewdness and innovative mindset will perfectly coalesce with a big payroll to produce first-class results. Theo Epstein is arguably the prototype for this model, and New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns is considered to be the latest exec of that mold.</p><p>The former Milwaukee Brewers’ shot-caller compiled impressive credentials in the National League Central, assembling a consistently prosperous roster with limited financial resources. Now that he is working under the richest owner in baseball, Stearns is expected to build the Mets into an enduring powerhouse.</p><p>He masterfully brought in players and a manager that helped turn what was supposed to be a transition year into <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mets-news-carlos-mendoza-brutally-honest-new-york-playoff-run-end">one of the most exhilarating campaigns</a> in franchise history. The hope is that he uses Steve Cohen’s boundless wealth to capitalize on last season’s massive leap forward via free agency. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/frankie-montas-lands-with-mets-on-34-million-deal">Signing Frankie Montas</a> to a two-year, $34 million contract will ideally be just an appetizer of a lavish winter feast.</p><p>Or, is it an indicator of what is to come? This short-term deal <a href="https://nypost.com/2024/12/02/sports/mets-sign-frankie-montas-takeaways-on-free-agent-pitching-plans/" rel="noopener">may offer some insight</a> into how New York plans to round out the rest of its starting pitching rotation, which could almost be entirely different from the one Carlos Mendoza fielded in 2024. Another wild-card right-hander is now on Stearns’ radar.</p><h2><b>Can this champion enjoy a full turnaround with the Mets?</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Walker-Buehler-celebrates-Dodgers-World-Series-win.jpg"><figcaption>Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>The Mets have inquired about two-time World Series champion and two-time All-Star Walker Buehler, according to Joel Sherman of the New York Post. While management seems interested in spending big on a <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb-rumors-where-mets-stand-juan-soto-sweepstakes">star position player like Juan Soto</a>, it might prefer to utilize the same general philosophy it did last offseason when putting together the pitching staff.</p><p>David Stearns refrained from jumping into the far end of the free agency pool upon arriving in Flushing, opting instead to reel in the more attainable Sean Manaea and Luis Severino. Those moves worked out better than fans and probably even Stearns himself could have anticipated, as they joined Jose Quintana in anchoring a rotation that pushed the Mets deep into October. Will lightning strike twice, though?</p><p>Admittedly, Buehler is riding higher than either of those guys were at this time last year, given that he just tallied a 0.47 ERA in the World Series (recorded title-clinching save), but there are still some warning signs that require contemplation. The most glaring one is the fact that he scuffled significantly before his clutch heroics (5.38 ERA in 16 starts last season). His lengthy medical history, which includes two Tommy John surgeries, also elicits concern.</p><p>Obtaining Buehler should not demand a huge sacrifice, but filling starter slots with unpredictable arms is probably not how fans envision the coming weeks and months, particularly since their ballclub just played in the NL Championship Series. There is no need to fret quite yet. Stearns deserves the benefit of the doubt after what the Mets accomplished in his first year in charge.</p><p>But this offseason should not feel similar to the last one. Luckily, there is plenty of time to make sure that does not happen.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

MLB rumors: Mets join Walker Buehler sweepstakes after Frankie Montas deal

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A die-hard San Francisco Giants fan and a football fanatic, Brayden further channels his baseball enthusiasm through his podcast, where he delves into the latest in sports with engaging commentary. He also serves as the Defensive Coordinator for Heritage High School. His commitment to sports journalism is evident in his diverse experiences with ContraCosta.news and his dedication to delivering compelling and insightful content.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">MLB</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The New York Mets have made a move to strengthen their pitching staff, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/brewers-news-devin-williams-cold-blooded-frankie-montas-take-cardinals-win">signing veteran right-hander Frankie Montas to a two-year</a>, $34 million contract, pending a physical. The news marks the first major addition to the Mets’ rotation for the 2025 season. Montas, 31, brings a mix of experience and potential upside to the Mets’ roster. In 2024,<a href="https://clutchpoints.com/brewers-news-frankie-montas-excited-after-trade-reds"> he split time between the Cincinnati Reds and Milwaukee Brewers,</a> where he started 30 games, amassing 150 2/3 innings with a 4.84 ERA and 148 strikeouts. While his numbers weren’t stellar, Montas has <a href="https://x.com/JeffPassan/status/1863431691886338073" rel="noopener">shown flashes of brilliance</a> throughout his nine-year MLB career.</p><p>“Right-hander Frankie Montas and the New York Mets are in agreement on a two-year, $34 million contract, pending physical, sources tell ESPN. Montas, 31, threw 150.2 innings with a 4.84 ERA with Cincinnati and Milwaukee last year. He’s the first piece in the Mets’ new rotation.” via Jeff Passan on X, formerly Twitter.</p><p>This signing also marks a return to New York for Montas, who had a brief and injury-plagued stint with the Yankees in 2022 and 2023. During his time in pinstripes, he made just nine appearances due to recurring shoulder issues. However, prior to his struggles in New York, Montas was a consistent presence in the Oakland Athletics’ rotation, where he pitched six seasons and was known for his high-velocity fastball and effective splitter.</p><h2><b>Frankie Montas signs with the Mets, looks to revitalize the starting rotation</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Frankie-Montas.jpg"><figcaption>© Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel</figcaption></figure><p>Montas’s health will undoubtedly be a focal point for the Mets, but the relatively short-term nature of the deal reflects the team’s calculated risk. If Montas can stay on the field, he could provide valuable innings and stabilize a rotation in need of reinforcements.</p><p>“Montas is the first piece in the Mets’ new rotation,” Passan noted, signaling that the team is likely far from done in building out its roster. With the Mets eyeing a return to postseason contention, bolstering the rotation has been a priority, particularly following the departures of several key arms in recent years.</p><p>The addition of Montas also comes amid the Mets’ pursuit of superstar free agent Juan Soto, who remains the crown jewel of the offseason market. While Soto’s potential signing has dominated headlines, the Mets are taking a proactive approach to addressing other areas of need. The Montas signing demonstrates the team’s commitment to building a competitive roster on multiple fronts.</p><p>For Montas, this deal represents an opportunity to redeem himself after a few challenging seasons. His experience in New York, albeit brief, gives him familiarity with the pressure and expectations that come with playing in the market. If he can recapture the form that once made him a rising star in Oakland, Montas could be a key contributor for the Mets as they aim to climb back into playoff contention.</p><p>As the offseason progresses, the Mets’ activity in free agency signals their intent to assemble a roster capable of competing in a stacked National League. Montas, for his part, will look to reward the team’s faith in him with a strong showing in 2025.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Frankie Montas lands with Mets on $34 million deal

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/brewers-news-devin-williams-cold-blooded-frankie-montas-take-cardinals-win');   ga('set', 'title', 'Brewers’ Devin Williams gets ‘cold-blooded’ Frankie Montas take in Cardinals win');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Brewers-news-Devin-Williams-draws-cold-blooded-Frankie-Montas-take-after-Cardinals-win.jpg"></figure><h1>Brewers’ Devin Williams gets ‘cold-blooded’ Frankie Montas take in Cardinals win</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-08-20T22:23:22-07:00">August 20th, 10:23pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-08-20T22:23:22-07:00">August 20th, 10:23pm</time><address><a href="https://nextmanupblog.medium.com/">Jay Postrado</a>Jay Postrado is a sports writer for ClutchPoints, with expertise in covering the NBA, NFL, MLB, Tennis, and Formula 1. He is a lifelong motorsports and tennis fan. Jay's need for speed may no longer be on the grid or courts but has stayed with him through writing.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">MLB</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Milwaukee Brewers are swiftly making a statement by winning the NL Central early. They added to their hot streak by decimating the St. Louis Cardinals. In a game that ended with a 3-2 scoreline, there were two people who shined for Pat Murphy’s squad. Both of them were pitchers, Frankie Montas and Devin Williams.</p><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/prospects-brewers-must-promote-for-playoff-stretch-run">Brewers have now won seven</a> out of their last 10 games. This puts them at 11.5 games ahead of the second-ranked NL Central squad which are the Chicago Cubs. There was a lot of effort necessary to get this win against the Cardinals but one move put Pat Murphy ahead of Oliver Marmol.</p><p>The Brewers manager fielded a deadly duo of Frankie Montas and Devin Williams. While both of them were hitting all their pitches, Montas could not believe how intense of a closer Williams was. He outlined how insane No. 38 was when it was <a href="https://x.com/Todd_Rosiak/status/1826088636862927257" rel="noopener">his time to pitch</a>, via Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.</p><p>“He’s a cold-blooded guy, man. He’s a fearless dude. Anytime that you’re in the position to win, he comes into the game. You feel pretty good about winning the ball game, for sure,” he declared.</p><h2><b>A deadly duo for Pat Murphy’s Brewers</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Devin-Williams-and-Frankie-Montas.jpg"><figcaption>© Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports</figcaption></figure><p>Williams only pitched in one inning but his performance swung the momentum toward the Brewers’ favor. He notched a walk alongside three strikeouts. The most important part of his outing was when he got his fifth save. Both Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Gorman swung their bats but it was to no avail. Montas could not believe his eyes when he was watching the reliever slowly notch the win over the Cardinals.</p><p>“When you have a guy like that, you’re not nervous at all. He has not been a two-time Reliever of the Year for no reason. When that guy’s in the game, you feel pretty good about winning the ball game. Like I said earlier, he’s a cold-blooded dude. Like, he ain’t afraid of nothing. You know, bases loaded, he goes, I got this. He’s Devin Williams for a reason,” he added.</p><p>Montas also showed out against the Cardinals. He pitched for seven innings <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/biggest-concerns-brewers-must-address-after-2024-mlb-trade-deadline">to keep the Brewers afloat.</a> In that span of time, he managed to notch three strikeouts alongside a walk and a hit. Murphy’s squad is stacked with a lot of depth heading into the postseason. Will they ride this momentum en route to a World Series victory?</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Brewers’ Devin Williams gets ‘cold-blooded’ Frankie Montas take in Cardinals win

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He has also worked at Spectrum News One in Albany, New York and with The Hockey Writers as a New York Islanders writer. Chris is originally from Connecticut and is a lifelong New York Yankees, Islanders, and Jets fan.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">MLB</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Milwaukee Brewers added starting pitcher Frankie Montas at the MLB trade deadline. After <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/brewers-corbin-burnes-trade-grade-stunning-deal-orioles">trading their ace Corbin Burnes</a> before the season began, the Brewers have taken control of the National League Central. They needed to replace their lost pitching at the deadline and <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/brewers-news-milwaukee-fortifies-rotation-frankie-montas-trade-deadline-deal-reds">Montas is the perfect fit</a> to do that. Now, Montas has spoken to Bally Sports Wisconsin about his <a href="https://x.com/BallySportWI/status/1818703687315079316" rel="noopener">excitement for his tenure</a> in Milwaukee.</p><p>“I’m definitely excited. I’m definitely looking forward to going out there and grind with these guys and perform.”</p><p>Montas has a mutual option for 2025, so he could be pitching for the Brewers for next season as well. He will be in a different role for the Brewers than he was for the Reds which could prove beneficial moving forward. His new team has pitchers who have performed well this season and allows Montas to slot in lower in the rotation. He posted an ERA over 5.00 as the Opening Day starter for the Reds.</p><p>Montas is expected to make his Brewers debut on Friday against the Washington Nationals. He looks to get off to a better start than his new teammate Aaron Civale, who has made four starts for the Brewers. The team is 1-3 in those four starts and he holds an ERA of 4.49 in 21 innings. They need both pitchers to shine to make a deep playoff run.</p><h2><b>Brewers and Montas look toward playoff success</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Frankie-Montas-pitches-for-the-Reds-1.jpg"><figcaption>Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports</figcaption></figure><p>The Brewers have had a tremendous amount of playoff success in recent years. They have made the playoffs five times since 2018 but have only made it to the National League Championship Series once. Despite their trade of Burnes and the cavalcade of injuries this season, they can make the playoffs again.</p><p>The new playoff format is not setting up kindly for Milwaukee this year. Fangraphs has <a href="https://www.fangraphs.com/standings/playoff-odds" rel="noopener">their playoff chances</a> at 84.3% but their chances of getting a bye to the division series at just 16.0% entering Wednesday’s action. They would need to pass the Dodgers or Phillies to earn that bye. The likely Wild Card series emphasized the Brewers’ need for pitching depth at the deadline.</p><p>Montas does not have the playoff pitching pedigree that the Brewers would hope for in a deadline acquisition. He has only pitched 6.2 innings in his three appearances. He has allowed seven runs and three home runs in those appearances. While it is a small sample size and one good start can change all of that, it is still not what the Brewers need from their rotation.</p><p>The Reds moved on from Montas because of their position in the standings. They needed to sell at the deadline with five teams between them and the last Wild Card spot and nine games separating the Reds and Brewers in the division race. Montas returned two prospects that can make immediate impacts for the Reds. Outfielder Joey Weimer fills their biggest need at the pro level and Jakob Janis provides length to their bullpen.</p><p>Brewers fans should be just as excited about Frankie Montas’s arrival as the pitcher himself is. The added depth to their rotation ahead of the playoffs will help them in their quest for their first-ever National League pennant.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

2024 SEASON STATS
IP	ERA	K	WHIP	WINS
172	4.55	70	1.26	3

2024 SEASON STATS
IP	ERA	K	WHIP	WINS
172	4.55	70	1.26	3

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