Montero went 4.1 innings while allowing three runs on three hits and four walks, striking out four against the Reds on Tuesday.
Montero was recalled from Double-A to fill in for an ailing Jacob DeGrom, and pitched alright considering the circumstances. Montero didn't pitch long enough to earn the win, but he kept the Mets in the game, which they eventually won 5-3. Montero has struggled mightily with his command in his two major league starts this season, walking 10 batters over 9.1 innings. It looks like Montero will retain a rotation spot for now, although he'll likely lose it once either DeGrom or Steven Matz is healthy again.