Yankees' big trade deadline acquisition from last year could miss season after shoulder surgery

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Pitchers and catchers reported to spring training this week, but one hurler will not be with the New York Yankees for the foreseeable future.

Frankie Montas will undergo shoulder surgery next week that will sideline him for most of the season, if not all of it, the Yankees said Wednesday.

The Yanks acquired Montas at last year's trade deadline, and it was one of the league's biggest moves when it happened. After arriving from Oakland, Montas struggled immensely.

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Frankie Montas of the New York Yankees walks to the dugout during the second inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim Aug. 29, 2022, in Anaheim, Calif. (Michael Owens/Getty Images)

In eight starts with the Bombers, he pitched to a 6.35 ERA, which came after posting a 3.18 ERA in his first 19 appearances with the Athletics. In 2021, he finished in sixth place in the AL Cy Young Award vote with a 3.37 ERA and striking out 10 batters per nine innings.

Montas tossed just one inning in the postseason last year, allowing a solo home run. It was announced last month Montas would likely miss at least a month with shoulder inflammation, but it clearly never got better.

Manager Aaron Boone revealed there were lots of shutdowns and ramp-ups during Montas' rehab throughout the offseason.

Frankie Montas of the New York Yankees in action against the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium Sept. 9, 2022, in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

According to ESPN, Montas is "positive" and "encouraged" by the MRI he received last week and is hopeful he can make a return this season.