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Analyze and summarize the following news-like text snippet: 
Rafael Montero isn't so young anymore. The one-time up-and-coming prospect made his major league debut three years ago against the Yankees and Montero has struggled to live up to the Mets' expectations since then. Still, with a glut of injuries to the starting rotation, the Mets have given him every opportunity to prove himself.
As the Mets use the next few months to evaluate their future, Montero has to make a case for yet another chance next season.
Monday, they got a little glimpse of what they have been looking for. Montero had his best start of the season, holding the Yankees to two runs on five hits and two walks. He struck out six over six innings.
The Mets lost 4-2 when Hansel Robles and Erik Goeddel gave up solo home runs to Aaron Hicks and Gary Sanchez in relief.
"I hope it's a big step forward," Mets manager Terry Collins said of Montero. "He has the stuff to pitch here. If he locates it and trusts his stuff and throws the ball in the strike zones, he has a chance to get out...<|im_end|>
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The provided text appears to be a news article or similar content. A brief summary could be: Rafael Montero isn't so young anymore. The one-time up-and-coming prospect made his major league debut three years ago against the Yankees and Montero has struggled to live up to the Mets' expectations since then. Still, with a glut of injuries to the starting rotation, the Mets have given him every opportunity to prove himself.
As the Mets use the next few months to evaluate their future, Montero has to make a case for yet another chance next season.
Monday, they got a little glimpse of what th... (Further analysis would depend on the specific query.)<|im_end|>
