Montas may not pitch for the Athletics in the 2016 season due to rib injuries, but may return for the Arizona Fall League, Joe Stiglich of Comcast SportsNet reports.
Montas has been limited to just 16 minor league innings due to multiple rib injuries in 2016. Rather than rushing him back for a September cup of coffee in the majors, the Athletics are going to play it slow with the 23-year-old right-hander. He posted a 2.97 ERA with 108 strikeouts over 112 innings at Double-A in 2015.