Mets skipper Carlos Mendoza met with reporters ahead of Thursday's rubber game with the Atlanta Braves at Citi Field, discussing Frankie Montas and Clay Holmes, among other topics.

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.

New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza told reporters on Tuesday that pitcher Frankie Montas would not make his next start and would be transitioned from the rotation to the bullpen.