Rafael Montero

Montero (personal) joined New York as a non-roster invitee with plans to compete for a bullpen position during spring games. Visa complications have prevented him from arriving at Yankees camp.

Fantasy Impact

He continues working to resolve the visa problems but has not yet been able to join the team. The extended absence has significantly reduced his opportunity to compete for a roster spot during the exhibition schedule.

Rafael Montero has yet to report to Yankees camp due to visa issues.

Fantasy Impact

Montero signed a minor league contract with the Yankees earlier in February. There will be an update when he joins their camp.

The New York Yankees signed Rafael Montero to a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training on Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

Montero bounced around in 2025, spending time with the Houston Astros, Atlanta Braves and Detroit Tigers while posting a 4.48 ERA and 1.30 WHIP with 58 strikeouts across 60.1 innings. The 35-year-old will look to earn a spot on the big league roster, likely in a low-leverage role, as he hasn’t posted an ERA below 4.65 since 2022.

The Detroit Tigers have activated reliever Rafael Montero prior to Friday's series opener against the Phillies.

Fantasy Impact

The Tigers added the former Astros closer for a prospect prior to Thursday's trade deadline. He has spent the 2025 season between the Astros and Braves, combining for a 5.40 ERA, although his 4.38 xFIP and 4.31 SIERA suggest some improvement should be had moving forward.

The Detroit Tigers have acquired right-hander Rafael Montero from the Atlanta Braves in exchange for minor-league infielder Jim Jarvis.

Fantasy Impact

In the deal, the Tigers add some postseason experience as Montero won a World Series with the Astros in 2022 when he posted a 2.37 ERA in 71 regular-season appearances. He has worked to a 5.40 ERA in 39 outings between the Astros and Braves in 2025, but his 4.38 xFIP and 4.31 SIERA suggest he has been better than his surface ERA suggests.