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Former Mets Pitcher Signs with NL East Rivals

Former Mets Pitcher Signs with NL East Rivals

Summary

Bryce Montes de Oca, a pitcher who played briefly for the New York Mets in 2022, has signed a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals. He will join their major league spring training camp. Montes de Oca missed the 2025 season due to Tommy John surgery.

Key Facts

  • Bryce Montes de Oca previously played for the New York Mets in 2022.
  • He has now signed a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals.
  • The Nationals invited him to their major league spring training camp.
  • Montes de Oca had Tommy John surgery in August 2024, his second time undergoing the procedure.
  • He did not play in the 2025 season because of the surgery.
  • He stands 6 feet 7 inches tall and is a right-handed pitcher.
  • In 2022, he had a 10.80 ERA in 3.1 innings pitched for the Mets, allowing four earned runs.

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