Montero will not be active for the Mets game Tuesday against the Marlins despite being recalled earlier in the day, Adam Rubin of ESPN New York reports.
Although Montero was initially expected to provide some pitching relief for the Mets bullpen that was heavily taxed in Monday's bout with Miami, the 25-year-old will not be activated and instead kept on a taxi squad in an effort to avoid making a roster move this day. He could be activated following the game if Wednesday's scheduled starter Logan Verrett is forced to make a relief appearance Tuesday, which would allow Montero to possibly pick up a spot start in his place. However, if Noah Syndergaard is able to go deep into Wednesday's game, Montero may head back to the minors soon without even being activated by the big club.