Diamondbacks left-handed pitcher Jordan Montgomery is set to undergo Tommy John surgery next week, as reported by Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic.
Montgomery’s spring training was delayed due to an index finger injury that pushed back his throwing program. However, in his most recent appearance, he pitched 2 2/3 shutout innings.
The 32-year-old Montgomery signed a one-year, $25 million deal with the Diamondbacks just two days before last year’s Opening Day, which included an option.
Jordan Montgomery
He was one of Scott Boras’ high-profile clients during the previous offseason, but misjudged the market, resulting in him settling for smaller contracts than expected. His 2024 season was a disappointment.
Montgomery finished with an 8-7 record and a 6.23 ERA, eventually losing his spot in the rotation to Ryne Nelson. He was shifted to the bullpen, then returned to the rotation after Nelson was injured. Following the season, he chose to exercise his $22.5 million player option with Arizona.
Montgomery was drafted by the Yankees in 2014 and made his MLB debut with them in 2017. After six seasons with New York, he was traded to the Cardinals in 2022 in exchange for outfielder Harrison Bader. At the 2023 trade deadline, he was dealt to the Rangers, where he helped them win the World Series.
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