RAFAEL MONTERO NEWS

Named the closer Texas manager Chris Woodward confirmed Montero is the closer with Jose Leclerc (shoulder) on the injured list, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.

Impact Montero closed out games Friday and Saturday and has emerged as the replacement closer. Earlier this week, Woodward was leaning toward a committee, but Montero's efforts the last two games stabilizes late-inning roles. Jonathan Hernandez will be the primary eighth-inning setup man.

AUGUST 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs second save Montero worked a perfect ninth inning Saturday to record his second save of the season in a 2-0 win over the Angels.

Impact The Rangers wasted no time plugging Montero into their vacant closer spot after he came off the injured list Friday, and the right-hander has now picked up saves on consecutive nights. As long as he can stay healthy, Montero should provide some stability in the ninth as he looks to build on his comeback performance in 2019.

AUGUST 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Gallo homers and Rangers use 6 pitchers to beat Angels 2-0

Joey Gallo hit a two-run homer and six Texas pitchers combined on a four-hitter in a 2-0 win over the Los Angeles Angels

AUGUST 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Semien hits leadoff HR, A's beat Astros to win 8th straight

AUGUST 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Converts save in return Montero (elbow) struck out two in a perfect ninth inning to convert the save in Friday's 4-3 win over the Angels.

Impact Montero was strong in his season debut, getting Brian Goodwin to ground out before whiffing David Fletcher and Mike Trout. In 2019, Montero pitched to a 2.48 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 34 strikeouts over 29 innings. He recorded seven holds last year and figures to work in a late-inning role again in 2020, potentially even as a closer option with Jose Leclerc (shoulder) questionable to pitch again this season.

AUGUST 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Trout homers again on birthday, but Angels fall to Rangers

Mike Trout hit another homer on his birthday for the Los Angels Angels, but they didn't win as he turned 29

AUGUST 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rays hold Yankees to 2 hits in 1-0 win

AUGUST 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Absent from Opening Day roster Montero (forearm) isn't listed on the Rangers' Opening Day roster, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact The 29-year-old missed the start of summer camp while tending to a personal matter and has been dealing with forearm soreness since reporting to the team. It's only a matter of time until he's officially move to the injured list. Montero had a 2.48 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 34:5 K:BB over 29 innings for the Rangers last season, but it's unclear when he'll be ready to take the mound in 2020.

JULY 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Had forearm soreness Montero had been dealing with forearm soreness since his arrival in camp, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.

Impact Montero entered camp late because he was at home in the Dominican Republic while his wife was giving birth. As such, he was behind other relievers, then the forearm soreness set him back further. "When he got back, it didn't feel right," Woodward said. "He said he is feeling better now. So hopefully from this point, he can progress to get back to full strength." Once healthy, Montero should be one of the Rangers' top setup men.

JULY 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Forearm soreness Montero was dealing with forearm soreness when he arrived in camp, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.

Impact Montero entered camp late because he was at home in the Dominican Republic while his wife was giving birth. As such, he was behind other relievers, then the forearm soreness set him back further. "When he got back, it didn't feel right," Woodward said. "He said he is feeling better now. So hopefully from this point, he can progress to get back to full strength." Once back to full health and fitness, Montero should be one of the Rangers' top setup men.

JULY 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

AL West Preview Capsules

JULY 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dealing with family issue Montero will not be in camp for the first workout Friday as he attends to a family situation in the Dominican Republic, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Montero should be one of the top setup relievers for the Rangers and is a candidate for save opportunities if closer Jose Leclerc falters. It's unclear how much time Montero is expected to miss.

JULY 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Mets' Montero likely to miss season after tearing ligament

NEW YORK (AP) Mets right-hander Rafael Montero probably will miss the season after tearing a ligament in his pitching elbow.

MARCH 23, 2018

Montero wins again, Plawecki homers as Mets top Reds 6-1 (Sep 09, 2017)

NEW YORK (AP) As the New York Mets try to put this lost season behind them and look ahead to next year, Rafael Montero, Kevin Plawecki and...

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

Montero wins again, Plawecki homers as Mets top Reds 6-1

Cincinnati's third consecutive defeat ensured its fourth losing season in a row and 14th in 17 years.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2017

Montero takes 1-hitter into 9th, Mets beat Reds 2-0 (Aug 30, 2017)

CINCINNATI (AP) When the Mets sent Rafael Montero to the minors at midseason, the message was blunt: Throw strikes or you won't be back. T...

AUGUST 31, 2017

Montero takes 1-hitter into 9th, Mets beat Reds 2-0

Rafael Montero took a one-hitter into the ninth inning Wednesday night, and the New York Mets held on for a 2-0 victory.

AUGUST 31, 2017

Montero shuts down Marlins in Mets' 8-1 win (Aug 19, 2017)

NEW YORK (AP) Rafael Montero gave the New York Mets another solid start and it paid off this time.

AUGUST 20, 2017

Mets recall Logan Verrett, send Rafael Montero down

Montero stepped up in a spot start for the Mets Monday in his first MLB game since April 19.Rafael Montero has been sent down to the minors,...

JUNE 30, 2017

Salas returns, Montero impresses in Mets' bullpen

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) While Mets reliever Rafael Montero keeps pushing hard to make the club's final roster out of spring training, one vital piece of the bullpen returned to...

MARCH 19, 2017

New York Mets: Scouting Veteran Righty Reliever?

The New York Mets are looking to improve their bullpen. They've gone to look for right-handed help in Venezuela.So far this offseason, the...

DECEMBER 28, 2016

Fantasy Baseball Two-Start Pitchers: September 12-18

Adam Meyer provides the complete list of fantasy baseball two-start pitchers, along with his suggestions.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

Mets' rotation has a chance to be best home-debuted crew of all time

Mets' rotation has a chance to be best home-debuted crew of all time

DECEMBER 29, 2015

Mets' Montero has setback in rehab appearance

Mets' Montero has setback in rehab appearance

AUGUST 17, 2015

Mets' Wright sees first action in field in second rehab game

Mets' Wright sees first action in field in second rehab game

AUGUST 12, 2015