NEW YORK — The Yankees will try to get Frankie Montas back for the playoffs. The right-hander said that he is dealing with inflammation in his right shoulder, the same issue that had him sidelined in July. Montas had a cortisone shot on Monday and will be shut down from throwing for at least at least 10 days. Then he will have to go through a gradual ramp up. After Tuesday night’s game against the Pirates at Yankee Stadium, the Yankees have 15 days left in the regular season.
“I mean, I still want to go back and try and help the team in the playoffs,” Montas said before Tuesday night’s game. “You know, whenever I can.”
Nestor Cortes Jr., who took the ball Tuesday night in the series opener against the Pirates, has been their most consistent starter this season, but beyond that, the Yankees have some questions in their rotation as they head into the playoffs. Gerrit Cole has shown a tendency to give up home runs, Jameson Taillon has struggled to put hitters away. Luis Severino is coming back feeling healthy, but having not faced a major league lineup since July 13.
