FRANKIE MONTAS NEWS

Surrenders four earned runs Montas allowed four earned runs on seven hits and three walks while striking out five across 4.2 innings Sunday against the Angels. He did not factor into the decision.

Impact Montas allowed a three-run home run to Shohei Ohtani in the third inning, spoiling his outing. Though he allowed only one other run, Montas showed a concerning inability to find the zone -- he began only 11 of the 24 batters he faced with a strike and only 56 of his 96 total pitches went for strikes -- on his way to another subpar outing. Since missing a start due to back tightness, Montas has allowed worked only 6.1 innings across two outings while allowing 13 earned runs. For the season, he now has a 5.22 ERA with 28 strikeouts and 16 walks across 29.1 frames. Montas will look to get back on track in his next turn through the rotation, currently penciled in for Friday at Houston.

AUGUST 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Canha's sacrifice fly lifts A's past Angels in 10

Mark Canha hit a sacrifice fly in the 10th inning, and the Oakland Athletics beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-4

AUGUST 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Montas expected to start as Athletics host the Angels

The Los Angeles Angels visit the Oakland Athletics

AUGUST 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Trout drives in 3 runs, makes diving catch as Angels top A's

Mike Trout drove in three early runs, then made a key catch late as the Los Angeles Angels beat Oakland 4-3 Saturday to snap the Athletics’ nine-game home winning streak

AUGUST 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Frankie Montas' confidence goes missing, A's pay the price Montas' 1.57 ERA ballooned to 4.74 after a short outing against the Diamondbacks.

AUGUST 19, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Lowe, Meadows lead Rays to a 6-3 win over Yankees.

AUGUST 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Implodes in loss Montas (2-2) allowed nine earned runs on six hits and four walks while striking out one across 1.2 innings to take the loss Tuesday against the Diamondbacks.

Impact Montas was both hit hard and wild in this short outing, as he allowed two extra-base hits, three walks and threw a wild pitch in the first inning. That led to five earned runs, but the trouble continued in the following frame, as he allowed a leadoff homer as well as two singles and a walk prior to being pulled. It was a disastrous start for Montas, who was making his first start since being scratched on Friday with back tightness. He'll look to get back on track in his next turn through the rotation, currently penciled in for Sunday against the Angels.

AUGUST 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Montas sets inauspicious marks in return The A’s could not have known ahead of time how this outing would turn out for Frankie Montas, but after giving him what they deemed as enoug...

AUGUST 19, 2020 • MLB.COM

Ahmed has 5 RBIs in Diamondbacks' 10-1 win over A's

Nick Ahmed homered and had five RBIs, Luke Weaver pitched five effective innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks stretched their winning streak to six games with a 10-1 victory over t...

AUGUST 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

In desert heat, Frankie Montas shows rust in A’s second straight loss to Diamondbacks Oakland Athletics vs Arizona Diamondbacks: Frankie Montas struggles, Lou Trivino shows improvement, offense racks up strikeouts in loss.

AUGUST 19, 2020 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

MLB plays of the day: Montas will silence D-Backs' bats Find line reports, best bets, and subscribe to push notifications in the Betting News section.We got back in the win column Monday after a r...

AUGUST 18, 2020 • THESCORE.COM

Montas expected to start for Oakland at Arizona

The Arizona Diamondbacks square off against the Oakland Athletics

AUGUST 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bassitt expected to start for Oakland against Arizona

The Arizona Diamondbacks face the Oakland Athletics

AUGUST 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On track to start Tuesday Montas (back) felt good during a throwing session Sunday and is scheduled to return to the Oakland rotation for Tuesday's game against the Diamondbacks, Shayna Rubin of The San Jos...

Impact Montas was scratched with back tightness ahead of his scheduled turn Friday against the Giants, and though he was initially considered a candidate to start Sunday's series finale, the Athletics elected to take a more cautious approach with the right-hander, who threw a side session instead. Due to the brevity of his absence, Montas isn't expected to face any major restrictions Tuesday as he takes the hill for his fifth start of 2020. Montas owns a 1.57 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 22:9 K:BB across 23 innings.

AUGUST 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Fiers, Athletics to face Webb, Giants

The San Francisco Giants square off against the Oakland Athletics

AUGUST 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

A's do it again: Canha's 3-run HR in 9th beats Giants 7-6

Mark Canha hit a go-ahead, three-run homer with two outs in the ninth as the Oakland Athletics rallied late for the second straight game, slugging past the San Francisco Giants 7-6

AUGUST 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't start Sunday Montas (back) won't start Sunday against the Giants, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Montas was scratched from his scheduled start Friday, but there was hope that he'd be able to make a start Sunday. However, he'll instead try to start sometime during the team's series against the Diamondbacks early in the week. Mike Fiers will start in the series finale against the Giants on Sunday.

AUGUST 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Could return Sunday Montas (back) could start Sunday's game against the Giants, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Although Montas was scratched from his scheduled start Friday due to upper-back tightness, the injury might not be too severe since the team is optimistic that he could start the series finale against San Francisco. Sean Manaea will move up to start Saturday's game in hopes of a potential return for Montas. The right-hander has been dominant to begin the season with a 1.57 ERA and 1.00 WHIP over 23 innings across his first four starts.

AUGUST 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Giants to start Gausman in home opener against Oakland

The San Francisco Giants host the Oakland Athletics for the 2020 home opener

AUGUST 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Piscotty slam ties it in ninth, A's beat Giants 8-7 in 10th

Stephen Piscotty hit a tying grand slam in the ninth inning, Mark Canha’s sacrifice fly put Oakland on top in the 10th, and the Athletics stunned the San Francisco Giants 8-7 in th...

AUGUST 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scratched with tight back Montas was scratched from his scheduled start Friday against the Giants due to upper-back tightness.

Impact The severity of the injury is not yet clear. Montas has been excellent in his first four starts this season, posting a 1.57 ERA and a 1.00 WHIP. Jesus Luzardo, who had been expected to start Saturday, will start Friday in his place.

AUGUST 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Oakland A’s: From Ben Grieve to Frankie Montas Although Ben Grieve hasn't played for the Oakland A's in 20 years, his trade led to a series of moves that turned into Frankie Montas. For a...

AUGUST 14, 2020 • WHITECLEATBEAT.COM

Giants to start Cueto in home opener against Oakland

The San Francisco Giants hit the field for the first time in 2020 against the Oakland Athletics

AUGUST 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LEADING OFF: Marlins home at last, Cole seeks 20th straight

Miami finally gets to play its pandemic-delayed opener at Marlins Park, which will have a new look for its 2020 season debut Friday night thanks to cozier dimensions and a switch t...

AUGUST 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

A's hit 3 HRs, Laureano's 3 fine catches help top Angels 8-4

Stephen Piscotty, Matt Olson and Robbie Grossman homered, center fielder Ramón Laureano made three nifty catches and the Oakland Athletics averted a sweep with an 8-4 victory over...

AUGUST 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS