Montero could make a spot start Saturday against the Pirates, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
With Tommy Milone (knee) landing on the disabled list, Montero and Josh Smoker are being looked at to fill his turn in the rotation Saturday. Given Montero struggled in a spot start earlier in the season -- allowing five runs on seven hits and three walks across 3.2 innings -- the Mets may be leaning towards Smoker, though confirmation on who is starting should come before the weekend.