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Mets' Rafael Montero: Mentioned as potential short-term starter

Montero was mentioned by manager Terry Collins as a potential fill-in option for Steven Matz (elbow), who figures to start the season on the disabled list, the New York Post's Mike Puma reports.

Analysis:

Seth Lugo remains the favorite to land the fifth spot in the rotation out of camp, but Montero has been excellent this spring, and at the very least he will open the year in the bullpen. Montero has a 1.96 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 21 strikeouts in 18.1 innings in Grapefruit League play, but his career 5.50 FIP in 59.2 innings as a big league starter is a bit more telling.

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