Frankie Montas’ begin towards the Seattle Mariners didn’t final lengthy.
The A’s right-handed starter exited Sunday’s recreation at T-Cellular Park with tightness at the back of his shoulder after he threw simply 13 pitches within the first inning, together with a 92 mph sinker that Mariners leadoff hitter Julio Rodriguez took over the left-field wall for a 1-0 Seattle lead. Montas additionally allowed an infield single to Eugenio Suarez.
Proper-handed reliever Austin Pruitt warmed up within the A’s bullpen and took over for Montas within the backside of the second and retired the Mariners’ aspect so as. As Pruitt entered the sport, Montas left the A’s dugout.
Montas stated he didn’t get well properly sufficient after his six-inning outing in New York final Tuesday. Along with his pitch velocity noticeably down Sunday, he and supervisor Mark Kotsay believed the very best factor was to exit the sport and get examined.
“I don’t have any concern,” Montas stated. “I don’t suppose it’s something unhealthy, simply most likely some irritation. Didn’t have sufficient time to get well (after June 28).”
Montas’ four-seam fastball that’s averaged 96.2 mph this season dipped to a median of 93.8 mph Sunday. He stated there’s no difficulty along with his arm, however that he’ll get an MRI after the group returns to the East Bay.
Montas’ fastball was measured at 99 mph on June 23 when he no-hit the Mariners by way of 7 2/3 innings on the Coliseum. Montas pitched eight scoreless innings, however the A’s allowed two runs within the ninth and misplaced to Seattle 2-1.
Montas took the loss and is now 3-9 this season with a 3.26 ERA and 100 strikeouts. He’ll have an MRI on the shoulder after the group returns to Oakland.
Montas’ identify has been talked about as somebody the A’s may commerce earlier than the Aug. 2 deadline. Montas is below group management for yet another season after this one, and Oakland owns the worst document within the large leagues at 26-55. An harm may cool these commerce talks.
Pruitt saved the A’s within the recreation as he retired 12 straight batters from the second to the fifth inning, gathering six strikeouts. Oakland, although, managed simply three hits within the first six innings towards Mariners left-hander Robbie Ray.