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Yankees release former Mets prospect Rafael Montero from minor league deal

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 6:25 AM

Last updated Aug 11, 2026

Yankees release former Mets prospect Rafael Montero from minor league deal

Summary

Rafael Montero was released by the Yankees' organization on August 11 after being cut by their Triple-A team, Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Montero, 35, had not pitched in the Major Leagues this season after joining the Yankees on a minor league contract earlier in the year. The right-hander, once a highly-regarded prospect in the Mets' system, had a challenging MLB career, highlighted by a World Series win with the Astros in 2022. He registered a 5.67 ERA and two saves in 27 innings for Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Montero is now eligible to sign with any team.

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By the Numbers

•Montero was released by the Yankees on August 11, 2026.
•He has not appeared in a Major League game this season.
•Montero previously pitched for the Astros' World Series-winning team in 2022.
•He struggled at Triple-A with a 5.67 ERA in 27 innings.
•Montero is now a free agent and can sign with any team.

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6:25 AMYahoo Sports — Former Mets Top Prospect and World Series Champion Released by Yankees

What they're saying

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Former Mets top prospect Rafael Montero was released on Monday. Montero’s stint with the Yankees’ organization is over after he was cut by their Triple-A affiliate Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, the club announced on X (formerly Twitter). Montero, 35, has not pitched in a Major League game this season after joining the Yankees on a minor-league deal with […] The post Former Mets Top Prospect and World Series Champion Released by Yankees appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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