MESA, Ariz. — There’s no better time for Frankie Montas to be part of a starting rotation battle than right now.
The right-hander was a huge part of the A’s playoff run last year. He compiled a 3.88 ERA in 11 starts and displayed the best command of his career. But perhaps taking precedence over his solid 2018 numbers is his organizational situation.
Montas, 25, is out of minor league options. If the A’s try to send him down to the minor leagues, they must place him on waivers and risk potentially losing him to another club.