The New York Mets moved struggling right-hander Frankie Montas to the bullpen Tuesday. The 32-year-old Montas, who signed a two-year, $34 million deal in December, suffered a strained right lat in spring training and has been ineffective since returning to action.

Carlos Mendoza announced on Tuesday that Frankie Montas would be shifting to the bullpen. That opens a spot in the Mets rotation.

The Mets have used 14 starting pitchers over their last 53 games, yet only one of them has completed six or more innings in a contest: David Peterson. The Mets are 22-31 in that stretch, with non-Peterson starters combining for a 5.32 ERA.