JORDAN MONTGOMERY NEWS

Live BP session coming Montgomery (finger) will throw to live batters on the backfields Tuesday, Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports reports.

Impact By Tuesday, Montgomery will be the lone rotation candidate to not pitch in a Cactus League game. That raises concern that he may not be ready for the first turn of the rotation in the regular season. And it's not clear yet if he will be among the top five. Montgomery is competing with Brandon Pfaadt and Ryne Nelson for the final spot.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Another bullpen Friday Montgomery (finger) threw a 26-pitch bullpen session Tuesday and plans to throw another one Friday, Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports reports.

Impact If Montgomery comes out of Friday's session without issue, the next step will be facing live hitters on the backfields before entering a game setting.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Bullpen moved to Tuesday Montgomery (finger) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Tuesday, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

Impact Montgomery, who was cleared for a bullpen session after an exam last Wednesday, had been scheduled to throw Saturday, but it's now been moved to Tuesday. The left-hander built up prior to spring training and doesn't expect there to be any issue with being ready for the start of the season.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Montgomery Still on Track for Opening Week of Season The Diamondbacks pitcher and manager gave updates regarding his progress and recovery from a finger injury

FEBRUARY 22 • SI.COM

Corbin Burnes strikes out all 3 batters he faces in spring training debut with Diamondbacks

Four-time All-Star Corbin Burnes had a stellar spring training debut for the Arizona Diamondbacks, striking out all three Colorado batters he faced

FEBRUARY 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cleared for bullpen session Montgomery (finger) will throw a bullpen session Saturday, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Impact Montgomery has been limited this spring by a left index finger strain but has been cleared for mound work. The veteran left-hander should have plenty of time to ramp up for Opening Day, barring setbacks, but his role is up in the air following last year's struggles and the Diamondbacks' rotation depth.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Exam coming Wednesday Montgomery will have his strained left index finger examined Wednesday, Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports reports.

Impact Montgomery, who had been scheduled to begin throwing by midweek, is expected to initiate an already mapped out plan following Wednesday's exam. The Diamondbacks enjoy good starting depth, and it's uncertain what role Montgomery will eventually have. The left-hander's role depends on which version of Montgomery shows up: the 2023 iteration (3.20 ERA) that helped Texas win the World Series, or the pitcher that signed with Arizona in late spring and pitched to a 6.23 ERA.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Set to throw soon Montgomery (finger) is scheduled to have a throwing session Tuesday or Wednesday, Jack Sommers of SI.com reports.

Impact The left-hander was diagnosed with a strain of his left index finger Thursday and has been shut down for a few days, but he's expected to be back throwing soon. Montgomery should have enough time to be fully built up for the start of the regular season if he can avoid setbacks.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Not yet throwing Imaging revealed a strain in Montgomery's left index finger Thursday, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Impact The Diamondbacks don't seem too concerned about Montgomery's finger, but they'll hold off on having him throw for now and see how he feels in a few days. The 32-year-old southpaw also reported shedding 20 to 25 pounds over the offseason, determined to bounce back from a 2024 campaign that was easily the worst of his career.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks pitcher Jordan Montgomery on Ken Kendrick's criticism after last season Montgomery: 'I've told them I've got two older brothers, so it's not going to hurt my feelings."

FEBRUARY 13 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Cuts weight over offseason Montgomery said Thursday that he's lost 20 to 25 pounds over the offseason, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Impact Montgomery appears motivated following a disastrous 2024 campaign which saw him collect a 6.23 ERA, 1.65 WHIP and 83:44 K:BB across 117 innings. It's been no secret that the Diamondbacks have attempted to trade the lefty this offseason, but his $22.5 million salary has made that difficult. Arizona plans to operate with a traditional five-man rotation again in 2025, which could mean Montgomery being used in long relief if he's still with the club on Opening Day.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Ace Corbin Burnes joins the Diamondbacks, who are `stretching the budget' to compete in NL West

Even though it had been nearly three weeks since ace right-hander Corbin Burnes had agreed with the Arizona Diamondbacks on a $210 million, six-year deal, it was still a little stu...

JANUARY 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Arizona pitcher Jordan Montgomery met with GM Mike Hazen after owner's harsh comments

Arizona Diamondbacks general manager Mike Hazen says he met with left-hander Jordan Montgomery in an effort to move past team owner Ken Kendrick’s harsh public criticism after the...

NOVEMBER 7, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Montgomery exercises $22.5M option with D-backs, Pederson opts out, AP source says

A person familiar with the decisions tells The Associated Press

NOVEMBER 2, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

News and Notes: Angels acquire Jorge Soler, Cardinals decline club options on three pitchers, Jordan Montgomery exercises player option, and more Transaction season has officially arrived. As the Los A...

NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

D-backs lefty Montgomery exercises player option (sources) PHOENIX -- As expected, Diamondbacks left-hander Jordan Montgomery exercised his player option for the 2025 season, according to baseball so...

NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • MLB.COM

Returning to AZ Montgomery exercised his player option worth $22.5 million for the 2025 season, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

Impact Montgomery signed a deal with the Diamondbacks in March and didn't make his first start until April 19. He never seemed to get on track, however, posting a 6.23 ERA and 1.65 WHIP with just an 83:44 K:BB across 117 innings. Given his struggles, it's little surprise Montgomery exercised his option, and he'll look to rebuild his value in 2025 heading into free agency.

NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks to part ways with pitching coach Brent Strom and 2 others after missing playoffs

The Arizona Diamondbacks are shaking up their coaching staff after falling just short of the playoffs

OCTOBER 4, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

D-backs owner Kendrick says he's responsible for signing underperforming pitcher Jordan Montgomery

Diamondbacks owner Tom Kendrick says he is the person responsible for signing pitcher Jordan Montgomery, who underperformed this season after joining Arizona on a hefty free agent...

OCTOBER 1, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

D-backs owner takes blame for 'horrible' Jordan Montgomery deal It’s safe to say the Arizona Diamondbacks and left-handed starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery aren’t in for a reunion in 2025.One day after A...

OCTOBER 1, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

Takes no-decision in Milwaukee Montgomery didn't factor in the decision Sunday against the Brewers after giving up three runs on six hits with six strikeouts and two walks over 4.1 innings.

Impact The left-hander generated 13 swinging strikes but was unable to get through five frames on 91 pitches. It was the second straight start for Montgomery after making four appearances out of the bullpen, and he's combined to allowed six runs on 12 hits with a 10:4 K:BB across nine frames in his return to the rotation. The 31-year-old could shift back to the bullpen for the final few games of the regular season if Ryne Nelson (shoulder) is able to return from the injured list this weekend against the Padres.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks visit the Brewers on 4-game road win streak

The Arizona Diamondbacks hit the road against the Milwaukee Brewers trying to extend a four-game road winning streak

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Headed for another start Sunday Montgomery is listed as the Diamondbacks' probable starting pitcher for Sunday's game in Milwaukee, Jesse Friedman of GoPHNX.com reports.

Impact Montgomery picked up his first start since Aug. 21 on Tuesday, joining the rotation as a replacement for the injured Ryne Nelson (shoulder). Though he had been pitching out of the bullpen for nearly a month, Montgomery still took on close to a typical starter's workload (4.2 innings and 79 pitches) while giving up three earned runs on six hits and two walks. Montgomery will likely shift back to the bullpen during the playoffs if the Diamondbacks should clinch a postseason spot, but he'll pick up at least one more start while Nelson is on the shelf.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Loses in return to rotation Montgomery (8-7) allowed three runs on six hits and two walks while striking out four over 4.2 innings to take the loss versus the Rockies on Tuesday.

Impact Montgomery made his last four appearances out of the bullpen, posting middling results. He had two scoreless outings, but he allowed seven runs across his other two games in that span. The veteran southpaw has struggled to a 6.23 ERA, 1.64 WHIP and 77:42 K:BB through 112.2 innings over 24 appearances (20 starts) this year. Montgomery should get at least one more start due to the absence of Ryne Nelson (shoulder), with that outing projected to be in Milwaukee.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Montgomery returns to starter role for D-backs at Colorado Jordan Montgomery pitched his way out of Arizona’s rotation and into the bullpen in August after a seven-start stretch in which he posted a...

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM