Montero expected to join Yankees “in the very near future”

Via John Nalbone, sources close to the Yankees have indicated that Jesus Montero is expected to be called up to the big leagues “in the very near future.” Austin Romine and Dellin Betances are also next in line for a promotion to Triple-A Scranton following Manny Banuelos’ promotion yesterday.

Derek Jeter’s bruised right middle finger might actually work against Montero for the time being, since the Yankees probably don’t want to send Frankie Cervelli down just yet. As we saw yesterday, he’s their emergency middle infielder. Once Jeter gets back onto the field and shows the finger issue isn’t lingering, then it may be time. Montero has a .339 wOBA overall with Scranton, but he hit well in July (.271/.346/.514) and has performed very well against lefties (.307/.361/.557) and away from PNC Field (.298/.356/.465) this season.