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Meanwhile, the Mets officially DFA’d Frankie Montas, a surprising move given his injury history. Despite only recently signing for $34 million on a one-year deal, Montas failed to impress with a 6.4 ERA in limited appearances, leading the Mets to cut ties. This decision underscores how quickly fortunes can change in baseball and how high a price some signings can carry when they don’t pan out.
In international news, Tatsuya Amai has been officially posted for overseas signing, with his 45-day window beginning today. Scouts expect him to command a hefty $150-200 million, marking him as a highly sought-after talent heading into the next phase of his career.