Mets starting pitcher prospect Rafael Montero is on his way to New York, according to ESPN. Montero is a candidate to start Wednesday against the Yankees, if the Mets choose to remove Jenrry Mejia from the rotation.
Montero, who is considered the Mets' second-best prospect by MLB.com, is 4-1 with a 3.67 ERA and 1.15 WHIP in eight starts for Triple-A Las Vegas. He also has 41 strikeouts in 41 2/3 innings.