In what has been a disastrous first season with the New York Mets, Frankie Montas opened up about being moved to the bullpen. In an exclusive interview with Joe Pantorno of amNewYork, Montas admitted that he is "OK" with being moved to the bullpen. Manager Carlos Mendoza announced this decision on Tuesday.

Montas entered Thursday with a 3-2 record and a 6.38 ERA over eight appearances, including seven starts. His lone relief appearance came last Saturday in Milwaukee when the Mets used an opener in front of Montas, who then surrendered three runs (one earned) in three innings.

After he was told earlier this week that he was being removed from the rotation and will be working out of the bullpen moving forward, Mets right-hander Frankie Montas told manager Carlos Mendoza that he still considers himself a starter.