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| Mar 26 2025 | The Diamondbacks placed Montgomery (elbow) on the 60-day injured list Wednesday, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery is set to undergo Tommy John surgery sometime next week, which will end his 2025 season before it even starts and will likely force him to miss part of the 2026 season. The Diamondbacks will award his spot on the 40-man roster to lefty Jalen Beeks, who signed a one-year deal with the club. Montgomery is scheduled for free agency after the season. |
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| Mar 25 2025 | Montgomery will undergo Tommy John surgery next week, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery had seemed like a good bet to be traded eventually, but that's not going to happen now. The surgery ends a nightmarish stint in Arizona, as Montgomery posted a 6.23 ERA last season after signing late and never getting on track. He will be a free agent this winter and likely miss at least the first couple months of the 2026 season. |
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| Mar 23 2025 | Montgomery will begin the season as a reliever after Brandon Pfaadt was named Arizona's No. 5 starter Sunday, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery made just two Cactus League appearances and surrendered five runs over three innings, so it's hardly a surprise Pfaadt won the job battle. The Diamondbacks are likely still looking to trade Montgomery, but his 6.23 ERA over 117 innings last year and $22.5 million salary leave limited suitors. |
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| Mar 20 2025 | The Diamondbacks are fielding interest from other teams about a possible trade involving Montgomery, John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery, who got a late start to Cactus League action due to a strained finger, made his second spring start Wednesday, throwing 40 pitches. He allowed three hits and one walk while striking out two over 2.2 scoreless innings. It was an encouraging outing that could lead to further interest as teams set rosters for Opening Day. The left-hander is competing with Brandon Pfaadt and Ryne Nelson for the final spot in Arizona's rotation. Whatever happens, Montgomery will get one more Cactus League outing to build up his pitch count and could be ready for the first week of the regular season, if he's pitching at the back end of the rotation or if a team uses an off day to get by with four starters. |
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| Mar 15 2025 | Montgomery threw 40 pitches over two simulated innings on the backfields Thursday, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery was hammered in his first Cactus League start last Saturday, and for a couple of reasons, including rain forecasted for Thursday evening, the Diamondbacks had him throw a backfield session Thursday afternoon instead of taking a turn in a game environment. It was a controlled environment where the left-hander could hit his pitch count and get in an up-and-down. All involved thought it was good session for Montgomery, who is expected throw next in a Cactus League game. He believes there's still time to get ready for the regular season, and the fact that he'd be fifth in line gives him a bit more time. Due to a day off following the first series of the season -- a four-game set against the Cubs -- Arizona will not require a fifth starter until April 5. |
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| Mar 12 2025 | Montgomery's next spring outing will come on a back field at camp Thursday instead of in a Cactus League game, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery was shelled in his spring debut last Saturday, recording just one out while allowing five earned runs. The Diamondbacks have indicated that the poor showing didn't factor into the decision to have him bypass pitching in a second Cactus League game. Instead, the team sees potential rain in the forecast for Thursday, and it wants to ensure Montgomery gets his work in during the day. The left-hander needs the work due to a finger injury early in camp that left him behind other candidates for the rotation. |
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| Mar 8 2025 | Montgomery pitched 0.1 innings in a Cactus League game against the Reds on Saturday, allowing five runs on two hits and two walks. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was Montgomery's spring training debut after he dealt with a strained left index finger early on in camp. The veteran southpaw will want to put this one behind him. Montgomery hit his first batter and followed it up with a two-run home run to Christian Encarnacion-Strand. He then walked the next two, got Matt McLain to fly out, before allowing an RBI single to Elly De La Cruz. Montgomery was pulled after 28 pitches. Montgomery is likely to open the season in a long relief role for Arizona. |
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| Mar 7 2025 | Montgomery (finger) will follow starter Zac Gallen in Friday's spring game against the Angels, Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery will be making his Cactus League debut but will be used as a reliever. Despite the bullpen role Friday, Montgomery is still in the mix for Arizona's final rotation spot, along with Brandon Pfaadt and Ryne Nelson. Arizona manager Torey Lovullo believes the left-handed Montgomery will be ready for the start of the regular season despite his delayed start to spring games. |
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| Mar 5 2025 | Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said Wednesday that Montgomery (finger) will pitch in a game Friday, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lovullo didn't specify whether Montgomery's appearance would come in a Cactus League contest versus the Angels or a minor-league game, but either way it's a big step forward for the southpaw. Montgomery has been limited this spring by a left index finger strain and his late start could eliminate any chance he had of breaking into the Diamondbacks' Opening Day rotation. |
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| Mar 2 2025 | Montgomery (finger) will throw to live batters on the backfields Tuesday, Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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, though 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. |
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| Feb 26 2025 | Montgomery (finger) threw 26 pitches in a bullpen session Tuesday and plans to throw another one Friday, Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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. |
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| Feb 23 2025 | Montgomery (finger) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Tuesday, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery, who was cleared for a bullpen session after an exam last Wednesday, had been scheduled to throw Saturday but will now throw 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. |
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| Feb 21 2025 | Montgomery (finger) will throw a bullpen session Saturday, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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. |
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| Feb 19 2025 | Montgomery will have his strained left index finger examined Wednesday, Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery, who was scheduled to begin throwing by midweek, is expected to initiate an already mapped out plan shortly following Wednesday's exam. The Diamondbacks enjoy good starting depth, and it's uncertain whether the left-hander will be part of the rotation. His eventual role will depend 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 late in the spring of 2024 and pitched to a 6.23 ERA. |
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| Feb 16 2025 | Montgomery (finger) is scheduled to have a throwing session Tuesday or Wednesday, Jack Sommers of SI.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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. |
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| Feb 13 2025 | Imaging revealed a strain in Montgomery's left index finger Thursday, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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, as he's determined to bounce back from a 2024 campaign that was easily the worst of his career. |
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| Oct 31 2024 | Montgomery exercised his player option worth $22.5 million for the 2025 season, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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 before heading into free agency. |
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| Sep 23 2024 | 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. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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 two turns through 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. |
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| Sep 18 2024 | Montgomery is listed as the Diamondbacks' probable starting pitcher for Sunday's game in Milwaukee, Jesse Friedman of GoPHNX.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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. |
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| Sep 17 2024 | 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. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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. |
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| Sep 16 2024 | Montgomery is slated to start Tuesday's game against the Rockies at Coors Field, Jesse Friedman of GoPHNX.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: As expected, Montgomery will return to the Arizona rotation as a replacement for the injured Ryne Nelson (shoulder) following a three-week stint in the bullpen. Montgomery shifted to a relief role after producing a 6.44 ERA over his 19 starts this season, and he didn't fare much better over his four appearances out of the bullpen (4.85 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 6:4 K:BB in 13 innings). The southpaw covered three-plus innings in three of those relief outings, so he at least should be relatively stretched out as he re-enters the rotation Tuesday. |
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| Sep 15 2024 | Montgomery is expected to re-enter the rotation as a replacement for Ryne Nelson (shoulder), Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Diamondbacks placed Nelson on the 15-day injured list Saturday, retroactive to Sept. 11, and will need a fill-in starter for at least two turns of the rotation. Montgomery's most recent outing was Wednesday, when he recorded a three-inning save. Since being moved to the bullpen in late August, the left-hander made four relief appearances, totaling 13 innings. Nelson had been scheduled to start Monday or Tuesday, and Montgomery should get one of those days, although it's unclear if he's ramped up enough to handle a normal starting workload. |
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| Sep 12 2024 | Montgomery recorded his first career save in Wednesday's 14-4 rout of the Rangers, giving up two hits and a walk over three scoreless innings of relief. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: An early exit for Merrill Kelly (hamstring) threatened to tax the Arizona bullpen, but after three other relievers covered the fifth and sixth innings, Montgomery breezed through the final three frames on 37 pitches (23 strikes). The veteran lefty hasn't had a smooth adjustment to long-relief duties, and over his last four appearances he's posted a 4.85 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 6:4 K:BB in 13 innings. Expect Montgomery to continue being used only in low-leverage situations. |
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| Sep 2 2024 | Montgomery (lower leg) was diagnosed with a contusion after leaving Monday's game against the Dodgers, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery was forced to leave Monday's game after taking a comebacker to his right leg. While he may not be available for a few days, it appears that he avoided serious injury. |
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| Aug 23 2024 | The Diamondbacks will move Montgomery to the bullpen, John Gambadoro of 98.7 FM Phoenix reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery has never got on track after signing late with Arizona and not making his season debut until late April. The left-hander has posted an ugly 6.44 ERA and 67:36 K:BB over 95 innings covering 19 starts, and with Ryne Nelson thriving of late, Nelson will retain his spot in the rotation while Montgomery moves to long relief. |
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| Aug 21 2024 | Montgomery allowed six runs on 10 hits and one walk while striking out four batters over 5.2 innings in a no-decision against Miami on Wednesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Most of the damage against Montgomery came in the fourth inning, when the Marlins pounded out four runs on five hits, including three extra-base knocks. The southpaw at least managed to hang around nearly two additional frames to reduce the burden on Arizona's bullpen, but the 10 total hits he allowed tied a season-worst mark. Montgomery has been prone to blow-ups this season, yielding at least six earned runs on six different occasions. That's a big reason why his ERA sits at an unsightly 6.44 through 95 innings. |
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| Aug 14 2024 | Montgomery (8-6) picked up the win Wednesday against Colorado, allowing three earned runs on five hits and three walks while striking out eight in six innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery had one of his best starts of the season Wednesday, notching his first quality start since June 21 while registering a season-high eight punch outs. While Wednesday's outing was encouraging, the 31-year-old will need to clean up his control to become more consistent -- Montgomery has now issued multiple free passes in four-consecutive starts and his 3.46 BB/9 this season is a far-cry from his career mark of 2.57. The southpaw owns an ugly 6.25 ERA, 1.66 WHIP and 63:35 K:BB across 89.1 innings (18 starts) this season. Montgomery will look to build momentum in his next scheduled start, a favorable matchup in Miami early next week. |
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| Aug 9 2024 | Montgomery (7-6) took the loss against the Phillies on Thursday, allowing four runs on eight hits and three walks over 5.2 innings. He struck out four. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery allowed at least one hit in each of the first five innings but managed to keep the Phillies off the board while pitching his way out of multiple jams. However, the veteran lefty's luck would run out in the sixth after he hit Nick Castellanos with a pitch, as he then failed to retire three of the next four batters before being relieved by Dylan Floro with two outs. Three of the four runs charged to Montgomery came across after he left the contest. He's failed to make it through six innings in five consecutive starts, and Montgomery has also issued multiple walks in each of his last three outings while posting only eight strikeouts over that stretch. |
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| Aug 4 2024 | Montgomery did not factor into the decision in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Pirates, allowing one run on one hit and two walks over three innings. He struck out three. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran southpaw was looking sharp until rain created a 68-minute delay in the middle of the fourth inning, ending Montgomery's day prematurely. While the delay was out of his control, he hasn't been able to give Arizona much length even under ideal conditions -- Montgomery's completed six innings only once in his last nine trips to the mound, posting a brutal 8.20 ERA, 1.93 WHIP and 27:17 K:BB through 37.1 innings over that stretch. He'll try to build on Saturday's performance in his next start, which is scheduled to come at home next week against the Phillies. |
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| Jul 29 2024 | Montgomery allowed six runs on nine hits and three walks while striking out one over four innings in a no-decision versus the Nationals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery put Arizona in a 5-0 hole before the team's offense had an at-bat. He was able to stretch out to 78 pitches (49 strikes) in his second start back from knee inflammation, but this was a discouraging performance. He was spared the loss when the Diamondbacks completed their comeback in the ninth inning. The veteran southpaw has a 6.51 ERA, 1.69 WHIP and 48:27 K:BB through 15 starts this season. He's projected for a road start at Pittsburgh this weekend. |
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| Jul 23 2024 | Montgomery (7-5) earned the win Tuesday over the Royals, allowing one run on three hits and a walk while striking out two over five innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery missed nearly a month with right knee inflammation, but he was able to skip a rehab assignment. The southpaw threw 67 pitches (39 strikes) Tuesday and may need to build up over his next couple of starts to get back to a regular workload. In terms of performance, this was one of his best outings of the season and something to build upon in the second half. He's at a 6.11 ERA, 1.61 WHIP and 47:24 K:BB through 70.2 innings over 14 starts this season. Montgomery is lined up for a home start versus the Nationals his next time out. |
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| Jul 19 2024 | Montgomery (knee) is on track to rejoin the Diamondbacks' rotation early next week in Kansas City after completing a three-inning, 56-pitch simulated game Thursday, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery has been shelved since late June with right knee inflammation, but a return is right around the corner. He will skip a rehab assignment, with the Diamondbacks deeming a trio of simulated games enough to get the veteran left-hander ramped back up. Montgomery holds a disappointing 6.44 ERA in 13 starts for Arizona this season. |
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| Jul 14 2024 | Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said Sunday that he feels good about Montgomery's (knee) chances of returning from the 15-day injured list for the first turn through the rotation coming out of the All-Star break, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery threw a two-inning, 40-pitch simulated bullpen session Friday and apparently responded favorably. Though he won't have the opportunity to head out on a minor-league rehab assignment during the upcoming week due to the All-Star break, the southpaw should be able to push up his pitch count with another simulated game in Arizona. Lovullo didn't specify whether Montgomery was likely to start in the Diamondbacks' first series of the second half next weekend in Arizona or the following series in Kansas City, but the club already opened up a spot in the rotation for the 31-year-old when they optioned Slade Cecconi to Triple-A Reno on Thursday. |
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| Jul 13 2024 | Montgomery (knee) threw a two-inning simulated bullpen session Friday, MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery threw 40 pitches and got up and down twice in his second bullpen session of the week. The Diamondbacks believe he'll be ready to go for the first turn of the rotation following the All-Star break. The left-hander was placed on the injured list July 2 (retroactive to June 29) with right knee inflammation. |
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| Jul 11 2024 | Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said Thursday that Montgomery (knee) could be ready for Arizona's road trip immediately following the All-Star break, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery is set for a bullpen session Friday, which follows his return to mound work Tuesday after briefly being shut down with knee inflammation. Lovullo didn't give a specific target date for Montgomery's return, though it seems that the left-hander will be able to forego a rehab assignment. |
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| Jul 9 2024 | Montgomery (knee) threw a bullpen session Tuesday, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery exited the throwing session "feeling good" according to manager Torey Lovullo, as the left-hander works his way back from right knee inflammation. Montgomery has an outside chance of returning from the 15-day injured list Sunday at home versus the Blue Jays, though it seems more likely the team will wait until after the All-Star break to activate him. |
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| Jul 8 2024 | Montgomery (knee) will throw a 20-to-25 pitch bullpen session Tuesday, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery resumed flat-ground work over the weekend and has now been cleared to try things from the bump. The veteran left-hander is eligible to return from his right knee injury on Sunday, and it would appear possible that he'll be ready by that time. However, the Diamondbacks could also elect to push Montgomery's return until after the All-Star break in order to allow him extra time to heal. |
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| Jul 5 2024 | Manager Torey Lovullo said Friday that Montgomery (knee) will begin throwing off flat ground Saturday, Jesse Friedman of GoPHNX.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lovullo noted that Montgomery is still dealing with a bit of inflammation in his right knee, but the team believes he'll be in good enough condition to throw. Assuming all goes well Saturday, the 31-year-old southpaw will likely be given the green light to begin throwing off a mound within the next several days. |
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| Jul 2 2024 | The Diamondbacks placed Montgomery on the 15-day injured list Tuesday, retroactive to June 29, due to right knee inflammation. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery was tagged for eight runs (four earned) during his start Thursday against the Twins, though it's unclear if the injury played a role in those results. The veteran left-hander will be eligible to be reinstated for the final game before the All-Star break July 14 versus the Blue Jays, but a return after the Midsummer Classic likely more realistic. |
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| Jun 27 2024 | Montgomery (6-5) was saddled with the loss Thursday, allowing eight runs (four earned) on nine hits and one walk over 2.2 innings against the Twins. He struck out one. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery's line could have been a lot worse if not for a catcher's interference call and a throwing error accounting for half of the eight total runs he allowed. Among the nine hits allowed were three infield singles, no homers and two extra-base hits for Montgomery, suggesting that this performance was marred by a bit of bad luck. After struggling to 14 earned runs allowed over six innings during consecutive starts on May 31 and June 5, Montgomery had righted the ship over the next three outings prior to Thursday, allowing just five earned runs over 16.2 innings and collecting the win in each. His next start won't get any easier as he's presently slated to face the Dodgers in Los Angeles during a mid-week series. |
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| Jun 21 2024 | Montgomery (6-4) earned the win against the Phillies on Friday, allowing two runs on five hits and one walk with five strikeouts over six innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery tossed two scoreless innings before surrendering a two-run home run to Trea Turner in the third. He responded with three straight scoreless innings and left the game with a 4-2 lead after throwing 83 pitches. Montgomery earned his third consecutive win while registering his first quality start in June, as he has not reached 90 pitches in an outing since May 19. On the season, Montgomery owns a 5.71 ERA, 1.57 WHIP and 44:22 K:BB over 63 innings and tentatively lines up to face the Twins next week. |
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| Jun 16 2024 | Montgomery (5-4) picked up the win Sunday against the White Sox, allowing one unearned run on four hits and two walks across five innings. He struck out seven. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sunday's start was Montgomery's best as a Diamondback, as he tied his season high in strikeouts while yielding no earned runs for the first time this year. The lone run scored while Montgomery was on the mound came in the third inning, when Danny Mendick came around to score after reaching on a throwing error by Montgomery. Montgomery has had a rollercoaster 2024 season, surrendering three or fewer runs in seven of his 11 appearances but giving up six or more runs three times. Overall, the 31-year-old owns a 6.00 ERA with a 39:21 K:BB across 57.0 innings. He's on track to face the Phillies next weekend. |
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| Jun 12 2024 | Montgomery (4-4) got the win over the Angels on Tuesday, allowing three runs on six hits and a walk while striking out three over 5.2 innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery got through two innings unscathed before the Angels tacked on a pair of runs in the third. He got through another two clean innings before Taylor Ward took him deep to lead off the sixth. Montgomery retired the next two batters before being replaced by Kevin Ginkel to face Logan O'Hoppe. The strikeout numbers remain down for Montgomery. He hasn't struck out more than five batters since May 13 and is averaging 5.5 K/9, which would be his lowest mark since 2018. The 31-year-old southpaw owns a 6.58 ERA, 1.67 WHIP and 32:19 K:BB in 52 innings and lines up for a favorable matchup against the White Sox this weekend. |
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| Jun 5 2024 | Montgomery (3-4 took the loss Wednesday, coughing up six runs on seven hits and three walks over two-plus innings as Arizona fell 9-3 to San Francisco. He struck out one. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The southpaw held the Giants off the board for two innings but things fell apart quickly in the third, highlighted by Wilmer Flores' grand slam -- the first slam Montgomery had ever served up in his career. The 31-year-old has been tagged for 14 runs in only six innings over his last two starts, and he'll carry a 6.80 ERA, 1.73 WHIP and 29:18 K:BB through 46.1 innings into his next start, which lines up to come at home early next week against the Angels. |
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| Jun 1 2024 | Montgomery (3-3) yielded eight runs (six earned) on nine hits and three walks over four innings Friday, striking out four and taking a loss against the Mets. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery had a 3-0 lead before taking the mound Friday but quickly squandered it by coughing up four runs in the bottom of the first inning. He allowed another run in the second and three more in the fourth. After producing a pair of quality starts in his first two outings with Arizona, Montgomery has registered a rough 6.61 ERA over his last six starts. He now owns a 5.48 ERA with a lackluster 28:15 K:BB through 44.1 innings. Montgomery's next start is lined up to be at home against the Giants. |
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| May 26 2024 | Montgomery (3-2) earned the win over the Marlins on Saturday, allowing two runs on nine hits and one walk over six innings while striking out four. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery didn't get off to a great start, surrendering a leadoff double to open the contest, followed by an RBI single off the bat of Josh Bell two batters later as the Marlins took an early 1-0 lead. However, the lefty would eventually find his groove, hurling 1-2-3 innings in the second and third before later coughing up one more run on a Jazz Chisholm double in the sixth. Montgomery has now gone at least six innings in five of his seven starts this season, though he's also allowed at least seven hits in four of those outings, including a season-high nine hits in Saturday's win. |
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| May 20 2024 | Montgomery allowed four runs on five hits and two walks while striking out three in six innings Sunday against the Tigers. He did not factor into the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery surrendered a third-inning home run to Spencer Torkelson, and the Tigers got to him for additional runs in the fifth and sixth. He came back out to begin the seventh and allowed a leadoff walk before exiting the game for good, and that runner eventually came around to score. Montgomery managed to reach six innings for the fourth time in six starts but has not struck out more than four batters in any of those four outings. Though a small sample size, Montgomery's strikeout rate this year is on pace to be the lowest of his career, and he's also walked multiple batters in four straight starts. The 31-year-old owns a 4.98 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 20:11 K:BB in 34.1 innings. He lines up for a home meeting with the Marlins his next time on the mound. |
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| May 13 2024 | Montgomery allowed three runs on six hits and three walks while striking out seven over 5.1 innings in a no-decision versus the Reds on Monday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery turned in an okay outing, missing out on a quality start for the second time in five games for the Diamondbacks. He's pitched to a 4.76 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 17:9 K:BB over 28.1 innings this season. Montgomery's had a bit of trouble racking up strikeouts so far as he's had to get up to speed on the job after signing with Arizona in late March. He's projected to make his next start at home versus the Tigers. |
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| May 9 2024 | Montgomery (2-2) picked up the win Wednesday, allowing two runs on seven hits and two walks over seven innings in a 4-3 victory over the Reds. He struck out two. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While he again wasn't dominant, Montgomery worked seven frames for the second time in four starts since joining the Arizona rotation and delivered his third quality start. The veteran southpaw will take a 4.70 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 10:6 K:BB through 23 innings into his next outing, which lines up for a home rematch with Cincinnati early next week. |
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| May 2 2024 | Montgomery (1-2) took the loss against the Dodgers on Wednesday, allowing six runs on six hits and three walks over three innings while striking out one. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It wasn't Montgomery's night as the lefty got pounded for five runs in the second inning after failing to retire six batters in a row, leading to his shortest outing of the campaign. He allowed a season-high two home runs in the contest and posted just one strikeout, giving him an 8:4 K:BB through his first three starts. Montgomery produced only three swinging strikes on the night and has yet to record more than four strikeouts in an outing, despite going six or more innings on two occasions. |
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| May 1 2024 | Montgomery is scheduled to start Wednesday's series finale against the Dodgers at Chase Field, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery had been in line to take the hill Tuesday, but the Diamondbacks ended up scratching him from the start after he had gone through a full warmup while a bee swarm near the netting at home plate forced a two-hour delay before the game finally got underway. The Diamondbacks opted for an impromptu bullpen game in the eventual 4-3 extra-inning win, and Montgomery and Arizona's other rotation members will all get pushed back one day in the pitching schedule as a result. |
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| Apr 30 2024 | Montgomery will not start Tuesday's game against the Dodgers, Jesse Friedman of GoPHNX.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The beginning of Tuesday's contest was delayed roughly two hours after a bee colony formed on the net behind home plate, and the lengthy delay will cause Montgomery to sit down while Brandon Hughes starts in a bullpen game. Montgomery's next start will likely be pushed back to Wednesday. |
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| Apr 24 2024 | Montgomery (1-1) took the loss against the Cardinals on Wednesday, allowing three runs (two earned) on six hits while walking one and striking out four over seven innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery kept the Cardinals' lineup at bay for most of the contest despite allowing the leadoff man to reach base in three of his first four innings of work. St. Louis would finally get to him in the sixth, however, after the lefty allowed back-to-back hits with one out, followed by an unearned run on a wild pitch. Montgomery actually pitched well on the afternoon despite being tagged with the loss, throwing 20 of his first 28 pitches for strikes while going at least six innings for the second consecutive start to begin his 2024 campaign. He also carries a solid 7:1 K:BB through two starts. |
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| Apr 19 2024 | Montgomery (1-0) earned the win Friday, allowing one run, four hits and no walks over six innings against the Giants. He struck out three. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery looked sharp in his season debut, stifling the Giants all night and allowing just four baserunners. The left-hander wasn't even at his peak as his fastball velocity averaged 93.3 mph, down 1.7 mph from last year's average. However, given that Montgomery signed with Arizona on March 29, he still has some work to get into midseason form. His next start is scheduled to be at home against his former team, the Cardinals. |
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| Apr 13 2024 | Montgomery will make his Diamondbacks debut Friday in San Francisco, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery was not sharp in his final tune-up start with Triple-A Reno on Saturday, allowing seven runs on nine hits and two walks over 3.2 innings. He served up two home runs in the outing. Montgomery got his pitch count up to 71, though, and as long as he bounces back with no issues he'll join Arizona's rotation next week. It will be either Tommy Henry or Ryne Nelson bumped from the rotation when Montgomery returns, and Nelson stated his case to stay Saturday with six innings of one-run ball versus the Cardinals. |
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| Apr 11 2024 | Montgomery has changed agents and will now be represented by Wasserman's Joel Wolfe and Nick Chanock, Kiley McDaniel of ESPN.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery's former agent, Scott Boras, was only able to net his then-client a one-year, $25 million contract after the lefty had been expected at the beginning of the offseason to land a deal in the nine figures. The pitcher is knocking some rust off in the minors after signing late and is slated to join Arizona's rotation later this month. |
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| Apr 1 2024 | Montgomery is scheduled to make a start with Triple-A Reno on Sunday, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery tossed three innings and 50 pitches in a simulated game Monday at the Diamondbacks' spring training facility and is ready to move on to an official game setting next. The left-hander has said he's aiming for April 19 as the date of his first start with the big club, which would point to one additional start in the minors after Sunday before he joins Arizona. |
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| Mar 29 2024 | The Diamondbacks announced Montgomery's one-year, $25 million contract Friday and optioned him to Triple-A Reno. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-hander's deal also includes a vesting option for 2025 that's worth $20-to-$25 million, depending on how many starts he makes. Montgomery unsurprisingly won't immediately join the big club since he was without a team for all of spring training, so he'll instead build up at Triple-A before making his Diamondbacks debut, which he said will likely come around April 19, per Jesse Friedman of GoPHNX.com. |
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| Mar 26 2024 | Montgomery agreed to terms on a one-year, $25 million contract with the Diamondbacks on Tuesday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery had been rumored to be in talks with the Yankees regarding a potential reunion, but he will instead join the Diamondbacks with only two days left before the start of the regular season. Adding the 31-year-old southpaw will provide the D-backs with insurance in their rotation with Eduardo Rodriguez (lat) set to miss the first several weeks of the year. Because Montgomery was without a team all offseason and therefore missed spring training, he will likely sit out the first couple of turns through the rotation but should be able to make his Diamondbacks debut within a few weeks. Montgomery's new deal also includes a vesting player option for 2025 if he starts at least 10 games this season. |
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| Mar 20 2024 | The Yankees have resumed contract discussions with Montgomery, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After losing out on the Blake Snell sweepstakes, the Yankees remain in search of a starter to make up for the loss of Gerrit Cole (elbow), who is in line to miss the first several months of the season. There is reportedly still a gap between what Montgomery is asking for and what the Yankees are offering him, but the two sides may be pressured into reaching a deal quickly with roughly a week remaining before Opening Day. |
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| Mar 4 2024 | Montgomery's agent Scott Boras told Bob Nightengale of USA Today on Monday that the left-hander is open to signing a short-term contract similar to Matt Chapman and Cody Bellinger. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Per Nightengale, Montgomery opened free agency looking for a long-term deal north of $170 million, but it appears he has softened on the idea of a short-term contract with Boras informing teams as much. A short-term deal with the same structure as Chapman and Bellinger would allow Montgomery to bet on himself for one season and re-enter the open market for 2025. He helped the Rangers to a World Series title in 2023 after posting a 3-1 record over six playoff games with a 2.90 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 17:6 K:BB across 31 innings. |
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| Feb 27 2024 | Montgomery recently had an online meeting with the Red Sox, Buster Olney of ESPN reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran left-hander is the second-best arm left on the market behind reigning Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell, but neither pitcher appears on the cusp of a deal. Montgomery put together the best season of his career with the Rangers in 2023, posting a 3.10 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 166:48 K:BB across a career-high 188.2 innings. He followed those numbers up with a 2.90 ERA in six playoff outings, playing a key role in Texas' World Series title. |
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| Oct 27 2023 | Montgomery will be the Rangers' starter for Game 2 of the World Series on Saturday versus Arizona, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After allowing just two runs over 14 innings across three appearances versus the Astros in the ALCS, Montgomery will officially follow Game 1 starter Nathan Eovaldi in Texas' World Series rotation. Including the postseason, Montgomery has put up a 2.62 ERA and 1.14 WHIP through 92.2 innings since being traded to the Rangers. |
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| Oct 19 2023 | Montgomery will start Game 5 of the ALCS on Friday against Houston, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery shut down the Astros in Game 1, throwing 6.1 scoreless innings while striking out six batters and walking one en route to a victory. Aside from a shaky outing against Baltimore in the ALDS, Montgomery has been solid in the postseason with an overall 2.08 ERA through 17.1 frames. |
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| Oct 15 2023 | Montgomery allowed five hits and one walk across 6.1 scoreless innings to earn the win in Sunday's 2-0 contest against the Astros in Game 1 of the ALCS. He struck out six. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery faltered in his previous start against Baltimore in the ALDS, but he was able to right the ship in this one to help cover the bulk of the shutout. The southpaw faced a tense moment in the fourth inning with the bases loaded but managed to strike out Martin Maldonado to keep the Astros off the board. Sunday's win marked the second for Montgomery this October and his first playoff start with at least six strikeouts. He now has a 2.08 ERA and 1.27 WHIP with 13 strikeouts across 17.1 innings this postseason. |
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| Oct 13 2023 | Montgomery will start Sunday against the Astros in Game 1 of the ALCS, Jeff Wilson of RangersToday.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery began the postseason with a seven-inning shutout performance against Tampa Bay in the first game of the AL Wild Card Series, but he followed that up by allowing five runs (four earned) in four innings in Game 2 of the ALDS versus the Orioles. Despite his poor performance against Baltimore, Montgomery still holds a solid 2.55 ERA, albeit with a 1.53 WHIP, in his postseason career. |
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| Oct 8 2023 | Montgomery did not factor into the decision in Sunday's 11-8 victory over the Orioles in Game 2 of the ALDS, giving up five runs (four earned) on nine hits and one walk across four innings. He struck out two. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery was unable to replicate his success from his prior postseason start. The southpaw loaded the bases in the first inning, then allowed an RBI single to Aaron Hicks that put the Orioles on the board. He was spotted a seven-run lead by the third inning but let things get tighter again in the fifth by allowing a home run to Gunnar Henderson. Montgomery now has a 2.55 ERA and 1.53 WHIP across 17.2 innings with 14 strikeouts for his career in the postseason. |
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| Oct 6 2023 | Montgomery will start for the Rangers in Game 2 of the ALDS on Sunday at Baltimore. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Andrew Heaney is on tap for Game 1, presumably piggybacked by Dane Dunning, and then it'll be Montgomery in Game 2 and likely Nathan Eovaldi in Game 3. Montgomery posted a 0.67 ERA and 22:5 K:BB over his final 27 innings (four starts) in the regular season and worked seven shutout frames in Game 1 of the Wild Card Series this past Tuesday versus the Rays. |
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| Oct 3 2023 | Montgomery allowed six hits across seven scoreless innings to pick up the win in Tuesday's 4-0 victory over the Rays in Game 1 of the AL Wild Card Series. He struck out five. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Coming off a season where he mustered a career-best 3.20 ERA across 188.2 innings, Montgomery carried that momentum with him into the postseason. The southpaw looked sharp in the contest, picking apart the Rays lineup to earn the first postseason win of his career. Tuesday's outing marked the fifth quality start in a row for Montgomery dating back to the regular season, and the fourth time in that sample in which he logged seven innings. |
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| Oct 2 2023 | Montgomery will start for the Rangers in Game 1 of the American League Wild Card Series versus the Rays on Tuesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery has been the Rangers' best starter by a large margin since the trade deadline and with Max Scherzer (shoulder) injured and Nathan Eovaldi struggling he was a shoo-in to be tapped for the Game 1 start. The left-hander will be opposed by the Rays' Tyler Glasnow. |
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| Sep 28 2023 | Montgomery allowed one run on five hits and two walks while striking out five over six innings in a no-decision versus the Mariners on Thursday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery's lone mistake was a solo home run to Julio Rodriguez in the fourth inning. While he had a chance at the win, the Rangers' bullpen denied Montgomery the victory when the Mariners produced a walk-off in the ninth inning. The southpaw has pitched to a 2.79 ERA over 67.2 innings with the Rangers, and he's at a 3.20 ERA with a 1.19 WHIP and 166:48 K:BB through 188.2 innings over 32 starts this year when accounting for his time with the Cardinals. It's safe to assume he'll be part of the Rangers' postseason rotation if they can secure a playoff spot. |
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| Sep 24 2023 | Montgomery (10-11) earned the win over Seattle on Saturday, allowing five hits and two walks while striking out six batters over seven scoreless innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery silenced Seattle's bats throughout the contest, as the Mariners didn't manage to collect multiple hits against him in any inning. The southpaw continued a dominant three-start stretch during which he has allowed just one run while posting a 17:3 K:BB over 21 frames, turning things around impressively after yielding 11 earned runs over 9.1 innings during his first two outings in September. Montgomery will likely make one more regular-season start, which tentatively lines up to take place in Seattle on Thursday. |
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| Sep 19 2023 | Montgomery didn't factor into the decision in Monday's 4-2 win over the Red Sox, striking out eight while allowing one run on five hits over seven innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery turned in another excellent outing and has now worked seven innings apiece in his last two starts. He's allowed just one run between those outings, after surrendering 11 runs in his previous two starts. The southpaw is 9-11 on the season with a 3.38 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 155:44 K:BB across 30 starts (175.2 innings) between the Rangers and Cardinals. Montgomery will look to keep his hot streak rolling in his next outing, currently scheduled for this weekend against Seattle. |
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| Sep 8 2023 | Montgomery (8-11) yielded five runs on eight hits and a walk over 5.2 innings Friday, striking out six and taking a loss against the Athletics. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery allowed two runs through four innings before giving up a homer in each of the next two frames. It was the first time he allowed more than one home run in a start since May 16 and his season ERA was raised to 3.62 through 161.2 innings. Over his last three starts, Montgomery has been tagged with 14 runs in just 14.2 frames. His next outing is currently lined up to be in Toronto. |
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| Sep 2 2023 | Montgomery pitched 3.2 innings in a no-decision against Minnesota on Saturday, allowing six runs on seven hits and two walks. He did not strike out any batters. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery was spotted a 4-0 lead after two frames, but he couldn't take advantage. He gave up a solo home run in the third inning, then allowed six straight batters to reach base with two outs in the fourth. Five of those came around to score, and Montgomery was given the hook before finishing the frame. This was easily his worst start as a Ranger -- he had gone at least 5.1 frames in each appearance and posted a 2.13 ERA and 0.99 WHIP over four outings with Texas prior to Saturday. Montgomery will look to get back on track in his next start, which is tentatively slated to take place at home against Oakland next weekend. |
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| Aug 27 2023 | Montgomery allowed three runs on four hits and two walks while striking out four over 5.1 innings in a no-decision versus the Twins on Sunday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This was the first time in eight starts since the All-Star break that Montgomery has failed to complete six innings. He left Sunday's contest with one out and the bases loaded in the sixth inning, and Chris Stratton promptly gave up a grand slam to begin his relief appearance. Despite the mediocre outing, Montgomery still has a 2.30 ERA over five starts (31.1 innings) for the Rangers. Overall, he's posted a 3.19 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 138:40 K:BB through 152.1 innings between Texas and St. Louis this year. He's lined up for a rematch at home versus the Twins next weekend. |
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| Aug 22 2023 | Montgomery pitched eight scoreless innings in a no-decision against Arizona on Monday, allowing four hits and one walk while striking out six batters. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery was excellent in the outing, racking up 16 swinging strikes and holding the Diamondbacks without an extra-base hit. He got very little run support but still looked to be in line for the win upon his departure, as Texas held a 1-0 lead heading into the ninth. The Rangers' bullpen couldn't hold on, however, saddling Montgomery with a no-decision. Nonetheless, the southpaw picked up his fifth straight quality start, the last four of which have come since he joined Texas at the trade deadline. Since becoming a Ranger, Montgomery has posted a 1.73 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 26:3 K:BB over 26 frames. |
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| Aug 15 2023 | Montgomery (2-1) earned the win Tuesday, allowing one run on six hits over six innings in a 7-3 win over the Angels. He struck out nine. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery delivered a fourth consecutive quality start Tuesday, allowing one run across six innings while tying his season high in strikeouts. The performance also snapped Montgomery's streak of four straight starts allowing a home run. In three starts since being acquired by the Rangers, Montgomery boasts a 2.50 ERA to go along with a 20:2 K:BB over 18 innings. He's tentatively scheduled to toe the rubber again during a two-game series at Arizona early next week. |
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| Aug 10 2023 | Montgomery (7-10) took the loss Wednesday, allowing two runs on seven hits and one walk over six innings against the Athletics. He struck out five. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery did a good job of pitching his way out of jams for most of the afternoon, with the first run coming off a sacrifice fly from Jonah Bride. The lefty then allowed a leadoff homer to Zack Gelof to open the sixth but was able to get through the inning without allowing any further damage. Montgomery has now logged three consecutive quality starts, though he's just 1-2 over that stretch. He's also given up at least six hits in four of his last five outings and at least one long ball in four straight. |
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| Aug 5 2023 | Montgomery (7-9) picked up the win Friday, giving up two runs on six hits and a walk over six-plus innings in a 6-2 victory over the Marlins. He struck out six. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran southpaw gave up single runs in the first and second innings in his debut for the Rangers, but Montgomery settled in after that and cruised to his eighth quality start in his last 10 trips to the mound. He holds a 2.51 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 54:18 K:BB through 61 innings over that stretch, and with a potent Texas offense at his back, he could be headed for double-digit wins for the first time in his career. Montgomery lines up for a very juicy matchup in his next start, which is likely to come next week in Oakland. |
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| Aug 1 2023 | Montgomery is slated to make his Rangers debut Friday versus the Marlins at Globe Life Field, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Texas will be breaking in its two new additions to the rotation on consecutive days, as Max Scherzer will take the hill Thursday versus the White Sox before Montgomery toes the rubber for the series opener against Miami. Montgomery had been the de facto staff ace of a poor Cardinals rotation this season, posting a 3.42 ERA and 1.25 WHIP while striking out 108 batters over 121 innings. He'll profile as more of a mid-rotation arm for Texas, but his fantasy outlook could improve following the move from St. Louis while he's supported by a stronger Rangers lineup. |
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| Jul 30 2023 | The Cardinals agreed to trade Montgomery and Chris Stratton to the Rangers on Sunday in exchange for minor-leaguers Thomas Saggese, Tekoah Roby and John King, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Rangers bolstered their rotation Saturday with the acquisition of Max Scherzer, and the organization is going all in with two more major additions to its pitching staff less than a day later. Montgomery has been a reliable rotation piece over the past three years with a 3.59 ERA in 83 starts, and he'll provide a significant boost to Texas' starting unit after it recently lost Nathan Eovaldi (forearm) to the injured list. |
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| Jul 28 2023 | Montgomery (6-9) allowed three runs on five hits and four walks over six innings Friday, striking out three and taking a loss against the Cubs. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery rolled through four shutout frames before the Cubs finally broke through in the fifth inning. He's now taken two consecutive losses while giving up eight earned runs over 12 innings during that stretch. Before that, he yielded one earned run or fewer over his previous five outings. Montgomery is now sporting a 3.42 ERA and a 108:35 K:BB through 121 frames. His next start is projected to be at home against the Twins next week. |
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| Jul 24 2023 | Montgomery (6-8) allowed seven runs (five earned) on six hits and two walks while striking out four over six innings in a loss to the Cubs on Sunday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery still managed to go six innings for the seventh time in his last eight starts despite tying his season high with seven runs allowed. He surrendered a two-run blast to Cody Bellinger in the opening frame before being pummeled for five runs in the third, during which he gave up four hits and had both his walks. It ended an impressive run for Montgomery after he went nine consecutive starts allowing three runs or fewer. He now holds a 3.37 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 105:31 K:BB in 115 innings. For right now, he's lined up for a rematch with the Cubs, but that could change with him being a likely trade piece for the Cardinals at the deadline. |
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| Jul 18 2023 | Montgomery (hamstring) didn't factor in the decision after he allowed one run on six hits over six innings during Tuesday's extra-inning win against the Marlins. He struck out five and walked two. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-hander exited his previous outing July 7 with a hamstring issue, but he returned to the mound Tuesday with no issues and delivered his 11th quality start of the campaign. Edward Cabrera pitched similarly well for Miami, leading to a no-decision for both starters. Montgomery missed out on the victory but still has a 4-0 record with a 1.47 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 42:11 K:BB in 43 frames across his past seven appearances. |
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| Jul 14 2023 | Montgomery (hamstring) will start Tuesday's game against the Marlins at Busch Stadium, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Cardinals will have a bullpen game Monday to buy Montgomery as much time as possible in between starts. He exited his most recent start July 7 with a minor hamstring injury. After getting off to a rough start to the season, the veteran southpaw has a 1.48 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 41 strikeouts in 42.2 innings over his last seven starts. |
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| Jul 7 2023 | Montgomery left his start Friday versus the White Sox due to a right hamstring injury, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery appeared to tweak his hamstring while delivering an errant breaking ball to Elvis Andrus in the bottom of the fifth inning and promptly departed the game. He wasn't going to pitch again until after the All-Star break either way, but the Cardinals will surely place him on the 15-day injured list if the injury requires multiple weeks of rest and rehab. The 30-year-old impending free agent left-hander has been shaping up as a possible trade candidate for St. Louis, holding a 3.23 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 96:27 K:BB in 18 starts covering 103 innings -- including Friday's results. |
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| Jul 3 2023 | Montgomery (6-7) earned a win over the Yankees on Sunday, allowing one run (zero earned) on two hits and three walks while striking out six over 6.2 innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery was in command versus his former team and held the Yankees hitless until Gleyber Torres doubled off him with two outs in the sixth. His two hits allowed was a season low and he continued his streak of dominance since the end of May. Over his last seven starts, Montgomery has a 1.66 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and 39:19 K:BB in 43.1 innings. He's pitched at least six frames in four of his last five outings and has racked up three straight wins. The 30-year-old will look to keep things going as he lines up for a road start against the White Sox this coming week. |
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| Jun 28 2023 | Montgomery (5-7) picked up the win Tuesday, allowing two runs (one earned) on six hits and a walk over 6.2 innings in a 4-2 victory over the Astros. He struck out six. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The southpaw continues to roll. He delivered his fourth straight quality start with another strong performance, and the chronically unlucky Montgomery has managed to get the win in three of them -- an impressive feat for a pitcher who's never recorded double-digit wins in a season. After posting a 1.71 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and 30:6 K:BB through 31.2 innings in June, he'll take plenty of momentum into his next outing, which is likely to be a weekend matchup in St. Louis against his former club, the Yankees. |
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| Jun 21 2023 | Montgomery (4-7) earned the win Tuesday over the Nationals, allowing one run on four hits and a walk while striking out six over seven innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lone blemish against Montgomery came in the fourth when the Nationals tallied two extra-base hits for a run. The southpaw put together one of his best starts of the year, matching a season-high seven innings pitched and winning his second decision in a row. Over his last five starts, Montgomery owns a sparkling 2.10 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 27:6 K:BB in 30 innings. With the Cardinals traveling to London this weekend, Montgomery lines up to take the mound again next week at home against the Astros. |
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| Jun 14 2023 | Montgomery did not factor into the decision Wednesday, allowing three runs on seven hits and two walks over 6.1 innings in a 8-5 loss against the Giants. He struck out seven. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It wasn't a pretty start for Montgomery, as he failed to retire any of the first five batters he faced in the contest before escaping the inning with only two runs allowed. He settled in after that, however, retiring 11 consecutive hitters between the second and sixth innings, five by way of strikeouts. Unfortunately, Giovanny Gallegos was unable to hold the lead in the ninth, leaving Montgomery stuck with another no-decision. Wins have been hard to come by for the left-hander, as he's been hit with a loss or no-decision in eight starts this season in which he's allowed three runs or fewer. |
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| Jun 9 2023 | Montgomery (3-7) yielded three hits and a walk over six innings Friday, striking out six and earning a win over the Reds. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery worked around minimal threats early in the contest before retiring the final 11 batters he faced. It was his first scoreless outing since April 8 and he dropped his season ERA to 3.88 through 72 innings. Montgomery forced 14 whiffs on 41 swings, tying his season best. The veteran southpaw has now turned in three straight starts with two or fewer earned runs allowed. Montgomery is currently expected to face the Giants at home next week. |
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| Jun 4 2023 | Montgomery (2-7) took the loss Saturday, giving up four runs (only one earned) on four hits and a walk over 5.2 innings as the Cardinals fell 4-3 to the Pirates. He struck out five. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran southpaw dropped his seventh straight decision, a streak that dates back to April 13, but there wasn't much more he could have done to avoid it. An hour-long rain delay in the third inning didn't shake his focus, as Montgomery kept Pittsburgh off the board through the first four frames, but a Nolan Arenado error in the sixth led to three unearned runs and the St. Louis offense couldn't climb out of the hole. Montgomery will take a 4.23 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and 60:18 K:BB through 66 innings into his next outing, which is likely to come at home next weekend against the Reds. |
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| May 29 2023 | Montgomery did not factor into the decision Sunday, allowing two runs on seven hits and one walk over five innings during a 4-3 loss to Cleveland. He struck out three. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery has allowed multiple runs in each of his last five starts and sports a 6.04 ERA during that stretch. However, Sunday's outing was a step in the right direction, as he didn't allow a home run for the first time since April 29. Overall, the left-hander has been consistent this year, but his numbers are marred by a pair of poor outings. Montgomery faces no threat to his spot in the rotation and is scheduled to pitch again during the finale of a three-game weekend set in Pittsburgh. |
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| May 23 2023 | Montgomery did not factor into the decision Monday, allowing four runs on seven hits and three walks over four frames during a 6-5 loss to Cincinnati in 10 innings. He struck out four. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery allowed two runs in the first on RBI knocks from Matt McLain and Tyler Stephenson, and after St. Louis took the lead on a three-run homer by Paul DeJong, the left-hander pitcher served up a go-ahead two-run homer to Spencer Steer in the third. After allowing just one run over his final two starts of April (12.2 innings), Montgomery has given up multiple runs in each of his first four May outings. During that stretch, he's posted a 6.64 ERA and a 1.77 WHIP with a 20:8 K:BB across 20.1 innings. |
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| May 17 2023 | Montgomery (2-6) allowed three runs on eight hits and a walk while striking out seven over 5.1 innings in a loss to the Brewers on Tuesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Brewers got to Montgomery in the opening frame with a pair of doubles, though he was able to strike out the side. He settled down from there until the fifth inning when he allowed a solo home run to Joey Wiemer. Montgomery would then give up a leadoff homer to Brian Anderson in the sixth. He's now given up multiple long balls in back-to-back starts and has surrendered nine runs over his last 10.1 innings. His ERA has shot up to a 4.21 to go along with a 1.34 WHIP and 47:13 K:BB over 51.1 innings. He's currently lined up to take the mound next week on the road against the Reds. |
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| May 10 2023 | Montgomery (2-5) allowed six runs on seven hits and three walks while striking out three over five innings, taking the loss versus the Cubs on Wednesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery has had some unfortunate losses this season, but this one was more of his own doing. He got through the order unscathed once, but the Cubs scored all six of their runs against him between the third and fifth innings, which included home runs by Yan Gomes and Patrick Wisdom. It's the first time in eight starts Montgomery has given up multiple homers in the same game. He's now lost five of his last six outings since opening the season with a pair of wins. The southpaw is at a 4.11 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 41:12 K:BB through 46 innings. He'll look to bounce back in a tough projected home start versus the Brewers next week. |
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| May 5 2023 | Montgomery allowed two runs on six hits and a walk with six strikeouts over six innings, taking a no-decision in Friday's loss to the Tigers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Aside from a two-run home run by Javier Baez in the first inning, Montgomery had another strong outing. He left with a lead, but Jordan Hicks immediately made a mess of things in the seventh inning. This was Montgomery's fifth quality start in seven games this season, but he's often endured a lack of run support. The southpaw has a 3.29 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 38:9 K:BB through 41 innings. He's projected for a road start versus the Cubs next week. |
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| Apr 30 2023 | Montgomery (2-4) took the loss Saturday, allowing one run on five hits and two walks over 6.2 innings against the Dodgers. He struck out seven. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery pitched a gem, but the Cardinals couldn't get anything going on offense. The southpaw has now given up just one earned run over his last 12.2 innings and has generally been reliable this year outside of one bad start (seven runs allowed over four innings) against Arizona on April 18th. The former Yankee is tentatively slated to face the Tigers at home in his next start. |
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| Apr 2 2023 | Montgomery (1-0) earned the win Sunday, allowing three runs on six hits and one walk over five innings in a 9-4 victory over the Blue Jays. He struck out three. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery gave up three runs in the top of the second inning Sunday but got plenty of help from the Cardinals' offense to cruise to the win in his season debut. The southpaw has been relatively solid over the last two seasons, posting a 3.65 ERA and 1.18 WHIP over 62 starts between the Yankees and Cardinals. He tentatively lines up to make his next start Saturday in Milwaukee. |
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| Mar 15 2023 | Montgomery will pitch in a simulated game on a back field Thursday, John Denton of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery has struggled to begin spring training, allowing six earned runs on eight hits and a walk with six strikeouts over seven innings. Despite the early issues, the southpaw is in no danger of falling out of the Cardinals' rotation. He's on a one-year, $10 million contract this season, and he figures to slot in behind Jack Flaherty at the top end of the rotation. |
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| Jan 13 2023 | Montgomery agreed to a one-year, $10 million contract with the Cardinals on Friday to avoid arbitration, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-hander was acquired from the Yankees at the 2022 trade deadline and is entering his final year of arbitration eligibility, and he'll receive a nice raise for 2023 after he made $6 million last year. Montgomery had a 3.48 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 158:36 K:BB across a career-high 178.1 innings last season, and he'll be a key piece of the Cardinals' rotation in 2023. |
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| Oct 2 2022 | Montgomery (6-3) earned the win against the Pirates on Saturday, allowing two runs on four hits while striking out five and walking one over six innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery tossed 59 of 87 pitches for strikes across six frames. He allowed two runs to cross the plate thanks to a second-inning single. The veteran lefty ended up with the win, his first since Sep. 2. It comes of the heels of three straight losses. Montgomery also picked up a quality start in the game, his 14th of the season. His ERA now sits at 3.48 to go along with a 1.09 WHIP. |
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| Sep 25 2022 | Montgomery (8-6) took the loss during Saturday's 6-2 defeat at the hands of the Dodgers, allowing six runs on seven hits and one walk with three strikeouts in four innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery surrendered three home runs in the first two innings to fall behind 4-0 before permitting three baserunners during a two-run fourth in submitting his worst start of the season by game score. The 29-year-old was fantastic with a 5-0 record and a 1.45 ERA across his first seven starts with St. Louis but has come back to earth during his last three -- all losses -- with an 8.16 mark in 14.1 innings. He still possesses a quality 3.50 ERA and 1.10 WHIP on the season and will look to get back on track next weekend against Pittsburgh. |
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| Sep 18 2022 | Montgomery (8-5) took the loss Sunday versus the Reds. He allowed three runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out nine over 5.1 innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Cardinals mustered only two hits and four walks, putting just three of those six baserunners in scoring position. That was insufficient help for Montgomery, who was not at his sharpest for a second straight start. This was the third time in nine starts as a Cardinal the southpaw has allowed multiple runs. He now has a 3.26 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 150:34 K:BB through 168.1 innings between the Yankees and the Cardinals this season. He'll look to put an end to this mini-slump next weekend in a tough projected road start versus the Dodgers. |
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| Sep 13 2022 | Montgomery (8-4) took the loss Tuesday versus the Brewers, allowing six runs (four earned) on seven hits and a walk over five innings. He struck out six. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery has been fairly steady, allowing one or zero runs in six of his eight starts as a Cardinal. Tuesday was not his best work, as he gave up four runs across the first two innings and then yielded a two-run home run to Andrew McCutchen in the fifth. Montgomery's ERA ticket up from 3.08 to 3.20 with a 1.06 WHIP and 141:32 K:BB through 163 innings between the Cardinals and the Yankees this year. The southpaw is projected for a home start versus the Reds this weekend. |
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| Sep 7 2022 | Montgomery allowed a run on three hits and two walks while striking out six over 6.2 innings in a no-decision versus the Nationals on Wednesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery was solid, though he allowed a game-tying RBI triple to Cesar Hernandez before exiting in the seventh inning. This was just the third time in seven starts as a Cardinal that Montgomery's allowed one or more runs, and it was just his second no-decision with the team. He's at a 3.08 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 135:31 K:BB through 158 innings this season. The southpaw is lined up for a tougher home start versus the rival Brewers next week. |
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| Sep 2 2022 | Montgomery (8-3) earned the win Friday over the Cubs, pitching six-plus shutout innings. He allowed seven hits and two walks while striking out four. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery surrendered five runs in his last start versus Atlanta, but that appears to just be a blip on the radar. Friday's outing wasn't dominant -- he threw just 59 of 93 pitches for strikes -- but the Cubs' poor offense weren't able to cash in on any of the nine baserunners. The southpaw has given up only six runs in 36.2 innings as a Cardinal. He's pitched to a 3.15 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 129:29 K:BB through 151.1 innings across 27 starts between the Yankees and St. Louis. Montgomery is projected for a favorable home start versus the Nationals next week. |
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| Aug 27 2022 | Montgomery registered a no-decision during Saturday's 6-5 win against Atlanta, allowing five runs on eight hits and one walk with four strikeouts in five innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery pitched well aside from the fourth inning, when he permitted four straight hits to lead off the frame and four of the five runs on his ledger. The big blow came on a Travis d'Arnaud three-run home run. The rough start snapped a four-game winning streak that featured a 0.35 ERA since joining St. Louis at the trade deadline. Despite four strikeouts, the 29-year-old induced 11 swinging strikes on 85 pitches and has been close to untouchable other than Saturday's fourth inning. Montgomery carries a 3.28 ERA into his next start, slated for next weekend against the Cubs. |
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| Aug 22 2022 | Montgomery (7-3) earned the win with a complete-game shutout against the Cubs on Monday. He allowed only one hit, didn't walk any batters and struck out seven. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery faced only one batter above the minimum in the victory, with a Christopher Morel double in the third inning accounting for the only baserunner again him. The left-hander completed nine innings on only 99 pitches, 65 of which were strikes, and racked up 14 swings-and-misses. Montgomery has been downright dominant in four starts since joining St. Louis in a trade with the Yankees on Aug. 2, going 4-0 and allowing only one run over 25.2 innings while posting a 24:3 K:BB. |
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| Aug 17 2022 | Montgomery (3-0) earned the win Wednesday, allowing one run on six hits and no walks over 5.2 innings against the Rockies. He struck out eight. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery was in control all night as he struck out eight and did not walk a single batter. The only damage came in the third inning when the Rockies strung together a few singles to score a run. He has now allowed just one earned run over 16.2 innings in his las three starts, earning the win in all three games. He next lines up to face Chicago at Wrigley. |
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| Aug 12 2022 | Montgomery (5-3) allowed four hits and two walks while striking out eight over six scoreless innings to earn the win Friday over the Brewers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery left his Cardinals debut last week with leg cramps, but he was fine to start on regular rest. He threw 108 pitches (66 strikes) in Friday's start, and he's still yet to allow a run across 11 innings through his first two starts for St. Louis. The southpaw has improved to a 3.37 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 106:26 K:BB through 125.2 innings overall. He's lined up for a decent home start versus the Rockies next week. |
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| Aug 9 2022 | Montgomery (leg) will start Friday in St. Louis in the Cardinals' series opener with the Brewers, John Denton of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After being acquired from the Yankees last Tuesday, Montgomery made his Cardinals debut against his former team over the weekend. The southpaw was brilliant in the outing, allowing only three baserunners over five shutout innings before departing after experiencing cramping his legs. The Cardinals described Montgomery's removal from the contest as precautionary, and the 29-year-old apparently checked out fine following his between-starts bullpen session. Montgomery shouldn't face any restrictions this weekend while he makes his second start for St. Louis. |
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| Aug 6 2022 | Montgomery was removed from Saturday's game against the Yankees prior to the sixth inning due to leg cramps, John Denton of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery cruised against his former team, allowing just two hits, but his night came to an early end due to the leg issue. The Cardinals noted Montgomery's removal was for precautionary purposes, so it seems more likely than not that he will take the ball the next time through rotation. He tentatively lines up for a home start versus the Brewers in next weekend's series. |
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| Aug 4 2022 | The Cardinals activated Montgomery on Thursday. He's scheduled to make his St. Louis debut Saturday versus the Yankees at Busch Stadium, Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery will draw a familiar opponent in his first start with St. Louis, taking on the club with whom he spent the first five-plus seasons of his career before the Yankees traded him to the Cardinals on Tuesday in exchange for outfielder Harrison Bader (foot). The southpaw's prior knowledge of some of his former teammates' tendencies at the plate could make a tough matchup on paper a bit more palatable, and the move from the competitive American League East to the comparatively softer National League Central will likely prove more favorable to Montgomery's ratios in the long run. |
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| Aug 2 2022 | Montgomery was traded from the Yankees to the Cardinals on Tuesday in exchange for Harrison Bader, Jack Curry of YES Network reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery had been a fixture in the Yankees' rotation, but the team decided to part with him to add another piece in the outfield. Montgomery will bolster a St. Louis rotation that has been hit by injuries, and his numbers could be even better moving from the AL East to the NL Central. |
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| Jul 31 2022 | Montgomery allowed four runs on four hits and two walks while striking out six in four innings in an 8-6 loss Sunday against Kansas City. He did not factor into the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery cruised through the first four innings, allowing just one single and fanning six batters. He failed to record an out in the fifth inning, allowing two walks and three hits before being removed. It was the second straight start where he allowed four or more runs and failed to get through the fifth inning. In six July starts, he went 0-2 with a 4.91 ERA and six homers allowed in 29.1 innings. His next start will likely be next weekend in St. Louis. |
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| Jul 26 2022 | Montgomery (3-3) took the loss Tuesday against the Mets, allowing five runs (four earned) on five hits and a walk while striking out three in 2.1 innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Mets got off to a fast start against Montgomery, scoring four times in the first inning including homers by Starling Marte and Eduardo Escobar. With two runners on base and Escobar up again, Montgomery was removed with one out in the third, having thrown 71 pitches. In his last seven starts, the lefty has a 4.97 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and has allowed eight homers in 38 innings. |
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| Jul 21 2022 | Montgomery allowed two earned runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out eight across 6.1 innings in the first game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Astros. He did not factor into the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery allowed a run in each of his first two innings but settled in to record his second consecutive quality start. After stumbling a bit across two starts on June 27 and July 3, Montgomery has allowed three or fewer earned runs in each of his last four outings -- including Thursday. In that span, he's maintained a 3.13 ERA and a 24:6 K:BB across 23 frames. |
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| Jul 16 2022 | Montgomery didn't factor into the decision in Friday's 5-4 extra-innings loss to the Red Sox, giving up three runs on six hits and a walk over six innings. He struck out four. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The southpaw was effective, tossing 68 of 93 pitches for strikes in his eighth quality start of the season and first since June 17, but he left the game with the score tied 3-3. He's gone five starts without a win. On the season, Montgomery sports a 3.26 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 80:19 K:BB through 102 innings. |
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| Jul 10 2022 | Montgomery allowed two runs on five hits and one walk while striking out four over 5.2 innings against Boston on Saturday. He did not factor in the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery gave up a run in the second inning but didn't allow Boston to get back on the scoreboard until Rob Refsnyder tagged him for a solo homer in the sixth. Montgomery was pulled one out shy of a quality start, and he lost his hold on a win when the Red Sox tied the game in the eighth frame. The southpaw has been plagued by poor run support in July -- in two starts, he's yielded only three runs over 10.2 frames but has an 0-1 record to show for it. Still, it's been a nice bounce-back after Montgomery surrendered nine runs over 12.2 frames during his final pair of starts in June. |
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| Jul 3 2022 | Montgomery (3-2) yielded one run on three hits and three walks over five innings Sunday, striking out eight and taking a loss against Cleveland. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lone damage against Montgomery came in the fourth inning on Franmil Reyes' solo shot. The 29-year-old was tagged with a loss anyway as the Yankees were one-hit by Triston McKenzie and the Guardians' bullpen. Despite allowing nine runs over his previous two outings, Sunday's loss was Montgomery's first since April 21. He'll carry a 3.19 ERA into his projected matchup in Boston next week. |
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| Jun 27 2022 | Montgomery allowed five runs on six hits and a walk over 6.2 innings in Monday's win over Oakland. He struck out six and did not factor in the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery was thrashed for five runs during a disastrous third inning that included a three-run double by Elvis Andrus. After that, he gave up just one hit over his final 3.2 frames. He's allowed nine runs across 12.2 innings over his last two starts, raising his season ERA from 2.72 to 3.27 in the process. Montgomery now owns a 64:14 K:BB through 15 starts. The 29-year-old is lined up to start in Cleveland this weekend. |
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| Jun 22 2022 | Montgomery allowed four runs on nine hits and two walks while striking out two over six innings against Tampa Bay on Wednesday. He did not factor in the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Rays touched up Montgomery for two homers and three runs in the second inning, but he limited the damage to one run the rest of the way and escaped with a no-decision thanks to a late-innings New York comeback. This was arguably the left-hander's worst outing of the campaign, as he gave up a season-high four runs and notched a season-low two strikeouts. Nonetheless, he hasn't taken any losses over his past 11 starts and ranks 11th among qualified AL starters with a 2.97 ERA. |
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| Jun 18 2022 | Montgomery (3-1) picked up the win in Friday's 12-3 victory over the Blue Jays, giving up two runs on three hits and a walk over six innings. He struck out five. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The southpaw tossed only 54 of 93 pitches for strikes but bore down when he needed to, and Montgomery got a chance to relax after the Yankees erupted for an eight-run fifth inning. After settling for no-decisions in eight of his first nine starts, he's now won three of his last four while reeling off five straight quality starts. Montgomery will carry a 2.72 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and 56:11 K:BB through 72.2 innings into his next outing. |
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| Jun 12 2022 | Montgomery (2-1) earned the win over the Cubs on Saturday, pitching seven scoreless innings and allowing five hits while striking out five. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Yankees offense had little trouble putting runs on the board against Cubs rookie Matt Swarmer, allowing Montgomery to cruise to a stress-free win. He didn't allow any extra-base hits in the contest and prevented any Chicago players from reaching third base. The southpaw has pitched well all season but began the campaign without a win through nine outings. However, he's now picked up a pair of victories over his past three starts, posting a 1.33 ERA, 0.79 WHIP and 14:2 K:BB over 20.1 innings during that span. |
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| Jun 5 2022 | Montgomery allowed two runs on five hits and a walk while striking out five in 6.1 innings during Sunday's win over the Tigers. He didn't factor into the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery picked up his first win of the season during his last outing, but he settled for yet another no-decision Sunday despite posting his third consecutive quality start. Over the first two months of the season, the left-hander has posted a 3.02 ERA and 1.01 WHIP in 59.2 innings over 11 starts. Montgomery projects to make his next start at home against the Cubs on Saturday. |
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| May 31 2022 | Montgomery (1-1) got the win Tuesday after he pitched seven innings of one-run ball, giving up four hits and a walk while striking out four against the Angels. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery was able to limit the Angels to just five baserunners Tuesday, earning his first win of the season. The only blemish on his performance came in the seventh frame when Luis Rengifo took him deep for a solo shot. Montgomery has now allowed three or fewer runs in 10 straight starts to open 2022, posting a 3.04 ERA and 1.01 WHIP with 41 punchouts over 53.1 innings. |
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| May 25 2022 | Montgomery didn't factor into the decision in Tuesday's 7-6 extra-innings win over the Orioles, allowing two runs on four hits over six-plus innings. He struck out five without walking a batter. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The southpaw tossed 57 of 88 pitches for strikes en route to his third quality start of the season, but Montgomery got the hook after serving up a solo shot to Austin Hays to lead off the seventh inning and was then denied his first win of 2022 when his replacement, Michael King, coughed up three more runs in the frame. Montgomery's 3.30 ERA and 1.06 WHIP are deserving of much better luck in the win department, but his career-low 19.7 percent strikeout rate suggests some regression might be coming for those ratios as well. |
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| May 19 2022 | Montgomery did not factor into the decision after allowing three runs on seven hits across five innings during Thursday's 9-6 loss to the Orioles. He struck out seven and walked zero. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery continues to provide quality efforts but has yet to earn his first win of the season. The left-hander sports a 3.35 ERA and 36:8 K:BB through eight starts (40.1 innings). His next start is tentatively scheduled for a rematch with Baltimore on Tuesday. |
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| May 14 2022 | Montgomery did not factor in the decision against the White Sox on Saturday, pitching 4.1 innings and allowing two runs on six hits and three walks while striking out four. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery fell behind 2-0 after three innings, and he was pulled with one out in the fifth after throwing 86 pitches. The left-hander issued a season-high three free passes and yielded six hits for the second time this season, but he still managed to extend his streak of giving up two runs or fewer to six games. Montgomery has yet to find his way into the win column this season despite compiling a solid 3.06 ERA over 35.1 frames. He'll go for his first victory when he faces Baltimore on the road next week. |
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| May 8 2022 | Montgomery didn't factor into the decision during Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Rangers in Game 2 of a doubleheader, allowing two runs on four hits with five strikeouts in six innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery was rolling early and kept Texas off the board through the first five innings, but surrendered an Eli White solo home run in the sixth. He permitted a leadoff double in the seventh and was subsequently pulled, with that runner and two others scoring to put the game at its 4-2 final. The 29-year-old has now gone three straight starts without issuing a free pass and fired an efficient 54 of 71 pitches for strikes while inducing an impressive 16 swinging strikes. He'll go for his first win next weekend against the White Sox. |
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| May 3 2022 | Montgomery didn't factor into the decision in Monday's 3-2 win over the Blue Jays, giving up two runs on six hits over five-plus innings. He struck out five without walking a batter. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The southpaw tossed only 65 pitches (49 strikes) before exiting a 2-2 tie after allowing a single to Bo Bichette to lead off the bottom of the sixth inning. Montgomery has lasted at least five frames and given up two runs or fewer in four straight starts, leaving him with a 2.88 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 20:5 K:BB through 25 innings, but he's still looking for his first win of 2022. |
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| Apr 21 2022 | Montgomery (0-1) allowed one earned run on three hits and two walks while striking out five across six innings to take the loss Thursday against the Tigers. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery was excellent in the start, with the only earned run he allowed coming in the fourth frame stemming from a leadoff walk. He otherwise stayed out of trouble, limiting the Tigers to only one extra-base hit while also racking up 14 swinging strikes on 86 total pitches. Montgomery has turned in consecutive outings of five innings, during which he's allowed a combined one earned run. He's currently projected to take his next turn through the rotation Wednesday against Baltimore. |
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| Apr 16 2022 | Montgomery didn't factor into the decision in Friday's 2-1, 11-inning loss to the Orioles, allowing three hits and two walks over five scoreless innings while striking out two. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Yankees held a 1-0 lead when Montgomery exited the game after 71 pitches (43 strikes), but the bullpen couldn't make it stick. The southpaw has had a solid beginning to the season, posting a 3.24 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 6:3 K:BB through 8.1 innings, but it's too early to say whether the breakout anticipated in some quarters will come to pass. Montgomery will look for his first win of the year in his next scheduled start Thursday, on the road in Detroit. |
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| Apr 13 2022 | Montgomery (knee) threw a bullpen session Wednesday and is expected to start Friday's game against the Orioles, Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery dealt with left knee inflammation after he was hit by a comebacker in Sunday's start against the Red Sox, but the team has consistently downplayed the severity of the issue. Since Wednesday's bullpen session went as planned, manager Aaron Boone said that Montgomery "should be good to go" in Baltimore on Friday. While pitching through the injury in his season debut, the southpaw allowed three runs on four hits and a walk while striking out four in 3.1 innings. |
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| Apr 12 2022 | Montgomery was cleared to play catch after both an MRI and CT scan on his left knee administered earlier Tuesday returned negative, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery's first start of the season Sunday against the Red Sox was cut short due to left knee inflammation, but he responded well to having his knee drained following the outing. With the swelling having subsided, Montgomery was able to resume throwing Tuesday, and the expectation is that he'll make his normal pre-start bullpen session Wednesday, per Meredith Marakovits of YES Network. If all goes well in his return to the mound, Montgomery should get the green light to make his next turn through the rotation Friday in Baltimore. |
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| Apr 10 2022 | Montgomery is dealing with swelling in his left knee following Sunday's loss to Boston, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery was hit by a comebacker in the top of the first inning Sunday and appeared to be in considerable pain, but he was able to play through the issue and tossed 3.1 innings in his season debut. He said after the game that he'll be ready to make his next turn through the rotation, which he's projected to do on the road against Baltimore on Friday. |
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| Mar 22 2022 | Montgomery signed a one-year, $6 million contract with the Yankees on Tuesday to avoid arbitration, Kiley McDaniel of ESPN.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery was a solid rotation piece for New York last season with a 3.83 ERA over a career-high 157.1 innings, and he'll receive a raise for his penultimate year of arbitration eligibility after making $2.13 million in 2021. The 29-year-old southpaw will be a key rotation piece again for the Yankees this year. |
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| Oct 2 2021 | Montgomery (6-7) took the loss Saturday as the Yankees were routed 12-2 by the Rays, coughing up seven runs on six hits -- including three home runs -- and three walks over 2.2 innings. He struck out three. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty served up a three-run shot to Brandon Lowe in the top of the first inning, and it was all downhill from there for both Montgomery and the Yankees. He got the hook after 71 pitches (44 strikes) as New York failed once again to lock up a wild-card spot, and he wraps up the regular season with a 3.83 ERA and 162:51 K:BB through 157.1 innings. |
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| Sep 27 2021 | Montgomery didn't factor into the decision Sunday against the Red Sox after tossing five innings of one-run ball, allowing seven hits while striking out four. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery has been excellent of late and has given up one or fewer runs in each of his last three appearances while tossing at least five frames in each one of those contests. While he had an outing to forget against the Mets on Sept. 10, allowing seven runs (five earned) across 3.1 innings, he's been outstanding the rest of the month and owns a 3.33 ERA with a 12.2 K/9 and a 33:7 K:BB through 24.1 innings across five September appearances. |
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| Sep 22 2021 | Montgomery (6-6) earned the win over Texas on Tuesday, pitching 5.2 innings and allowing one run on four hits and one walk while striking out six. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander fell just short of a quality start, but he limited the Rangers to only one extra-base hit and a single run on the scoreboard. Montgomery has allowed a combined two runs over his past two outings consisting of 11.1 innings, registering an 18:2 K:BB over the pair of contests. He has been perhaps the team's most consistent starter since the All-Star break, allowing three or fewer earned runs in 14 of 16 starts. His next appearance is tentatively lined up for Sunday at Boston. |
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| Sep 16 2021 | Montgomery allowed one earned run on six hits and one walk while striking out 12 across 5.2 innings Thursday against the Orioles. He did not factor into the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 12 strikeouts were a career high for Montgomery, and he racked up an impressive 23 swinging strikes on 99 total pitches in the process. The only damage he surrendered was a solo home run to Ryan Mountcastle. In six starts since returning from the COVID-19 injured list, Montgomery has maintained a 3.38 ERA, though he's also completed fewer than five innings on three occasions. For the season, Montgomery has a 3.63 ERA with a 149:48 K:BB across 144 innings. |
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| Sep 10 2021 | Montgomery (5-6) allowed seven runs (five earned) on seven hits and three walks over 3.1 innings Friday, striking out six and taking a loss against the Mets. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Mets entered the third inning down 2-1 and hung five runs on Montgomery in the frame with three runs, three walks and a throwing error. He was bounced in the fourth inning after coughing up a solo shot to Francisco Lindor. In his previous three outings, Montgomery had allowed just two earned runs through 15.2 innings and now owns a 3.71 ERA on the year. Even with the rough appearance Friday, the 28-year-old is sporting a 2.52 ERA over his last eight starts. |
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| Sep 4 2021 | Montgomery didn't factor into the decision in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Orioles, giving up one run on six hits and two walks over 4.2 innings. He struck out five. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The southpaw was sharp but inefficient, and Montgomery tossed 97 pitches (65 strikes) before getting the hook. He left the game down 1-0 and headed for his sixth loss of the year, but the Yankees erased the deficit in the eighth inning. Montgomery will carry a 3.47 ERA and 131:43 K:BB through 135 innings into his next outing. |
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| Aug 29 2021 | Montgomery got a no-decision in Sunday's 3-1 loss to Oakland, allowing an unearned run on six hits with three strikeouts. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery pitched well Sunday, permitting an unearned run on two hits in the fourth inning and required just 82 pitches to get through six innings. He's pitched to a 2.30 ERA in three starts since returning from the COVID IL earlier this month and has been limited to between 75 and 82 pitches in each outing. |
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| Aug 23 2021 | Montgomery (5-5) allowed one run on two hits and four walks over five innings Monday, striking out two and earning a win over Atlanta. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While he struggled with his command a bit, the only damage against Montgomery was a solo homer by Dansby Swanson in the second inning. He moved back to .500 on the year with his first win since July 27. Over his last five starts, the 28-year-old lefty has allowed just five runs through 25.1 innings (1.78 ERA) alongside a 24:11 K:BB. Montgomery will carry a 3.69 ERA into this weekend's projected start in Oakland. |
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| Aug 17 2021 | Montgomery didn't factor into the decision in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Red Sox, giving up three runs on five hits and two walks over 4.2 innings in a 5-3 win. He struck out six. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The southpaw hit the showers after 78 pitches (51 strikes) in his return from the COVID-19 list, serving up a go-ahead homer to Christian Vazquez to lead off the fifth inning and then walking Enrique Hernandez with two outs, but had he stuck around for one more out Montgomery would have gotten the win as the Yankees rallied for three runs in the bottom of the frame. That's been the story for the 28-year-old over the last couple months -- he's allowed three runs or less in nine straight starts, posting a 3.14 ERA and 52:18 K:BB through his last 48.2 innings, but quick hooks and inconsistent run support have left him with only a 1-4 record to show for it. |
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| Aug 15 2021 | Montgomery (COVID-19) is expected to return from the injured list to start one game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Red Sox, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-hander rejoined the team this weekend after testing positive for COVID-19 on Aug. 3, and he's poised to re-enter the starting rotation Tuesday. Montgomery has a 2.22 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and 29:9 K:BB over his past five starts (28.1 innings), and he'll attempt to pick up where he left off before he tested positive for the virus. |
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| Aug 10 2021 | Manager Aaron Boone said Montgomery (COVID-19) could rejoin the Yankees this weekend to throw a bullpen session, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery was placed on the injured list Aug. 3 after testing positive for COVID-19, but he's nearing his return to the active roster. If he's able to throw this weekend with no issues, the left-hander could rejoin the rotation next week. |
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| Aug 3 2021 | Montgomery tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday, Jack Curry of YES Network reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Unless he can produce multiple negative tests, Montgomery will be sidelined for at least 10 days. This comes at an unfortunate time for the lefty, who has allowed just one earned run in his last 15.2 innings pitched and has blossomed into arguably the most consistent Yankees starter. More updates about Montgomery figure to come out in the next week or so. |
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| Aug 1 2021 | Montgomery allowed a run on three hits and a walk with five strikeouts in five innings in a no-decision versus Miami on Sunday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The southpaw allowed a run on a groundout in the first inning, but he was effective at quieting Miami's bats after that. He was in line for the loss until the Yankees' offense came alive in the eighth. Montgomery hasn't given up more than three runs in an appearance since June 15, but he's completed six innings just three times in eight starts in that span. He has a 3.69 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 115:35 K:BB through 114.2 innings overall. Montgomery is expected to make his next start versus the Mariners in next weekend's four-game series. |
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| Jul 28 2021 | Montgomery (4-5) picked up the win Tuesday, allowing five hits and three walks over five scoreless innings in a 4-3 victory over the Rays. He struck out five. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The southpaw collected his first win since June 2 (coincidentally also against Tampa Bay) with a sharp effort as he tossed 65 of 102 pitches for strikes. Montgomery has a 14.2-inning scoreless streak going, lowering his ERA on the season to 3.78 with a 1.19 WHIP and 110:34 K:BB through 109.2 frames. |
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| Jul 22 2021 | Montgomery allowed three hits and one walk while striking out six across 5.2 scoreless innings Thursday against Boston. He did not factor into the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery retired the first six batters he faced before running into trouble in the third inning. However, he escaped without allowing any earned runs and concluded the outing with his first scoreless effort since May 21 -- a span of nine starts. Montgomery now owns a 3.96 ERA with a 105:31 K:BB across 104.2 innings. |
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| Jul 16 2021 | Montgomery (3-5) allowed three runs on three hits and two walks while striking out four in six innings, taking the loss versus Boston on Friday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Four of the five baserunners Montgomery allowed got aboard in the second inning, which is also when he gave up all three runs. He still managed to produce his third quality start in his last four outings, although he took a fourth straight loss. The southpaw has been solid with a 4.18 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 99:30 K:BB through 99 innings this season. He lines up for a rematch in Boston next week. |
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| Jul 8 2021 | Montgomery (3-4) was charged with the loss Thursday against the Mariners after allowing three runs on four hits and a pair of walks while striking out nine across 6.2 innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After giving up three runs through the first two innings, including a solo home run to Kyle Seager in the first followed by a two-run shot to Dylan Moore in the second, Montgomery settled down, blanking Seattle the rest of the way. Unfortunately, his teammates provided zero run support, strapping Montgomery with a tough loss. The 28-year-old has now gone six straight starts without a win. He'll conclude the first half of the season with a 4.16 ERA and 1.23 WHIP. |
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| Jul 3 2021 | Montgomery (3-3) took the loss against the Mets on Saturday, allowing three runs on six hits and three walks with six strikeouts over 4.1 innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery put zeroes on the board over the first four innings before running into trouble in the fifth. He gave up three straight singles before walking in a run and giving way to reliever Lucas Luetge, who allowed two more of Montgomery's runners to score on a single and wild pitch. Montgomery, who has gone five straight starts without a win, is scheduled to face Seattle next week. He'll take a 4.17 ERA and 1.25 WHIP with an 86:26 K:BB into that outing. |
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| Jul 2 2021 | Montgomery won't start Friday against the Mets after the game was postponed due to inclement weather, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery was initially slated to start Thursday before that game was postponed, and he'll have to wait at least one more day before he takes the mound. Friday's matchup will be made up as part of a doubleheader Sunday. The southpaw will start Saturday's game against the Mets, while Gerrit Cole will be pushed back to start one of the two games in Sunday's doubleheader, Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News reports. |
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| Jul 1 2021 | Montgomery won't pitch Thursday against the Angels since the game was postponed due to inclement weather. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thursday's contest will be made up as part of a doubleheader in August. Following the postponement, Montgomery will now start Friday's series opener at home against the Mets, while Gerrit Cole will be pushed back to start Saturday, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports. |
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| Jun 26 2021 | Montgomery (3-2) allowed three earned runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out five across six innings, taking the loss against the Red Sox on Saturday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery posted a quality start but got outdueled by opposing pitcher Nathan Eovaldi in the loss. After retiring the side in the first inning, Montgomery allowed the first three batters to reach base safely in the second inning, leading to a pair of runs scored. He allowed just one extra-base hit, a third-inning double by Xander Bogaerts. The 28-year-old has a 4.06 ERA and a 1.21 WHIP in 82 innings this season. Despite pitching well as of late, he hasn't won in any of his last four starts. |
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| Jun 20 2021 | Montgomery allowed one run on three hits and two walks while striking out six in 5.1 innings in Sunday's win over the Athletics. He didn't factor into the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Although Montgomery had to settle for yet another no-decision Sunday, he was much more effective than he was in his last two outings, as he gave up eight runs (seven earned) in 11 innings during that time. The lefty gave up a two-out home run in the first inning but held the Athletics in check afterward. He tentatively lines up to make his next start on the road against Boston on Saturday. |
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| Jun 16 2021 | Montgomery allowed five runs (four earned) on five hits and four walks over 5.1 innings during Tuesday's win against Toronto. He had four strikeouts and did not factor in the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The southpaw threw only 55 of 97 pitches for strikes and issued a season-high four walks, as he surrendered more than three runs in a start for the first time since May 16. Montgomery has a 4.20 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 69:19 K:BB across 70.2 innings. He'll attempt to get back on track Sunday versus Oakland. |
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| Jun 8 2021 | Montgomery hurled 5.2 innings against Minnesota on Tuesday, allowing three runs on eight hits and no walks while striking out six. He did not factor in the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The southpaw allowed two first-inning runs but kept the Twins off the scoreboard over the next four frames. His team staked him to a one-run lead heading into the bottom of the sixth, but Montgomery yielded a two-out single followed by a game-tying double to lose the chance for a win. Nonetheless, it was a positive outing overall, as Montgomery finished with his fourth straight start of three or fewer runs. He'll carry a 3.99 ERA and 65:15 K:BB into his next start, which is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday at Toronto. |
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| Jun 2 2021 | Montgomery (3-1) allowed three runs (one earned) on five hits and two walks while striking out six across 6.1 innings to earn the win Wednesday against the Rays. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery held the Rays in check throughout his start, which was highlighted by eight groundball outs to supplement his six strikeouts. He allowed only one extra-base hit to limit the potential damage against him, though he was let down by his defense on a couple of occasions. Even so, Montgomery turned in his second-longest outing of the season, and he has now completed at least six frames in six of his 11 starts. Overall, Montgomery has maintained a 3.92 ERA with 59 strikeouts across 59.2 innings. |
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| May 27 2021 | Montgomery allowed three runs on five hits and two walks while striking out one batter over 4.2 innings in the second game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Blue Jays. He did not factor in the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bo Bichette homered off Montgomery in the third inning and manager Aaron Boone wouldn't let the lefty face Bichette a third time with a runner on base. The skipper lifted Montgomery for Jonathan Loaisiga with two outs in the fifth, which was frustrating for fantasy managers, but the move worked as Loaisiga struck out Bichette. Montgomery recently flashed his upside with an 11-strikeout gem against the White Sox, but he's also had a few letdowns this season. He will take a 4.22 ERA and 1.11 WHIP into the next homestand. |
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| May 21 2021 | Montgomery tossed seven shutout innings Friday against the White Sox, striking out a career-high 11 batters while allowing four hits and issuing zero walks. He did not factor in the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Over his last four starts, Montgomery has logged quality starts against the White Sox, Rays and Astros while getting chased early against the Orioles. This was the first time in 55 career starts that Montgomery has struck out double-digit batters and he only needed 90 pitches to accomplish the feat. |
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| May 16 2021 | Montgomery allowed five runs on six hits and two walks while striking out four in three innings in Sunday's loss to the Orioles. He didn't factor into the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery earned a win in his last start, but he had his worst outing of the season against Baltimore on Sunday. He was hit hard early by giving up four runs in the first inning. Montgomery has recorded a 4.75 ERA and 1.15 WHIP in 41.2 innings across his first eight starts of 2021. He could make his next start at home against the White Sox on Friday. |
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| May 12 2021 | Montgomery (2-1) allowed one run on two hits and a walk while striking out nine over six innings in a win over the Rays on Tuesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery was fantastic Tuesday after allowing a season-low two hits and tying his career high with nine strikeouts. His lone mistake was allowing a solo home run to Mike Zunino in the third but overall he was dominant after the Rays chased him for eight runs over 11 innings in his first two meetings against them in April. What really stood out were his strikeouts because he had just 10 over his last three starts and nearly broke that in one outing. The 28-year-old lowered his ERA to 3.96 and has a 37:9 K:BB over 38.2 innings as he'll get set to face off against the Orioles this weekend. |
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| May 5 2021 | Montgomery allowed three runs on eight hits and struck out four over six innings in a no-decision versus Houston on Wednesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery was fairly solid throughout the start, except in the fourth inning. Five of the eight hits he allowed came in that inning. The southpaw avoided issuing a walk for the first time since April 5, which was his first start of the season. He's pitched to a 4.41 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 28:8 K:BB across 32.2 innings this season. Montgomery tentatively lines up to face Tampa Bay next week. |
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| Apr 29 2021 | Montgomery allowed two earned runs on six hits and one walk while striking out one across five innings Thursday against the Orioles. He did not factor into the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery allowed one run in the first inning, but he settled in from there to hold the Orioles scoreless for the next four frames. He got a quick hook after surrendering a solo home run to Trey Mancini to lead off the sixth inning, ruining the chance for him to earn a win. Montgomery has maintained a 24:8 K:BB across 26.2 innings, though that has translated to just a 4.39 ERA. He'll look to turn things around from a results perspective in his next outing, currently projected to come Wednesday against Houston. |
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| Apr 23 2021 | Montgomery allowed three runs on four hits and three walks with five strikeouts over 4.2 innings in a no-decision versus Cleveland on Friday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: All three runs against Montgomery came in the first inning, but the southpaw was able to settle in after that. He wasn't able to finish the fifth inning -- reliever Lucas Luetge did the honors and was credited with the win. Montgomery has a 4.57 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 23:7 K:BB across 21.2 innings this season. His next start is expected to be Wednesday in Baltimore. |
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| Apr 17 2021 | Montgomery (1-1) took the loss Saturday against the Rays after giving up four runs on two hits with seven strikeouts and two walks over six innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 28-year-old allowed only four Rays to reach base Saturday, but each one came around to score. Montgomery has surrendered two home runs and given up four runs in each of his past two starts, and he next lines up to pitch Thursday at Cleveland. |
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| Apr 11 2021 | Montgomery gave up four runs on five hits and two walks while fanning four across five innings Sunday against the Rays. He didn't factor into the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery gave up two-run shots in consecutive innings -- Mike Zunino went deep in the second and Randy Arozarena did the same thing in the third -- but looked solid the rest of the way without being spectacular. He will have a chance at delivering improved results against Tampa Bay in his next start scheduled for April 16. |
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| Apr 5 2021 | Montgomery (1-0) allowed four hits over six scoreless innings in Monday's win over the Orioles. He struck out seven batters. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery was terrific from the jump Monday, retiring the first six batters he faced and allowing just one baserunner through four innings. The only time he was in danger was a first-and-third situation during the fifth inning but he managed to escape with a timely groundout. The 28-year-old southpaw will look for similar results in Tampa Bay on Sunday. |
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| Mar 17 2021 | Montgomery threw five scoreless and hitless innings against Toronto in a Grapefruit League game Wednesday, allowing one walk while striking out four. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery dominated the Blue Jays in the exhibition contest, hurling five hitless innings and allowing only a walk and a hit-by-pitch. The southpaw has looked great this spring, yielding only one run and four hits across 10 innings while registering a 7:3 K:BB. He is locked into a spot near the back end of the Yankees' 2021 rotation. |
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| Mar 7 2021 | Montgomery pitched three scoreless innings in Sunday's Grapefruit League contest against Philadelphia, allowing two hits and no walks while striking out one. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery enjoyed a mostly stress-free outing, allowing only a pair of singles, both of which came in the third inning. Through two starts this spring, the southpaw has yielded just one run across five frames. Montgomery is currently slotted into the fourth spot in New York's starting rotation. |
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| Jan 15 2021 | Montgomery and the Yankees reached a one-year, $2.13 million deal with the Yankees on Friday, avoiding arbitration, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery made 10 starts during the shortened 2020 season, posting a 5.11 ERA and 1.30 WHIP over 44 innings. He'll avoid arbitration by agreeing to terms with the Yankees prior to Friday's deadline. |
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| Oct 9 2020 | Montgomery didn't factor in the decision during Thursday's Game 4 win over the Rays after allowing one run on three hits with four strikeouts and three walks over four innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-hander didn't have his best control as he delivered only 34 of his 62 pitches for strikes, but he was nonetheless able to limit the Rays to one run. It was a good showing in the first postseason outing of Montgomery's career, and the Yankees will need to win Friday's series finale for him to receive a chance on the mound in the ALCS. |
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| Sep 24 2020 | Montgomery (2-3) took the loss Thursday as the Yankees were downed 4-1 by the Blue Jays, allowing three runs on six hits over 5.1 innings. He struck out eight without walking a batter. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The southpaw threw 88 pitches (60 strikes) in a solid outing, but he simply got outpitched by Hyun-Jin Ryu. Montgomery finished the regular season on something of a roll, posting a 4.02 ERA and impressive 24:3 K:BB over his final three starts and 15.2 innings, but it remains to be seen how he'll be deployed in the postseason. |
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| Sep 19 2020 | Montgomery allowed four runs on five hits and two walks while striking out seven across 4.2 innings in a no-decision against the Red Sox on Friday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery cruised through the first three innings, allowing just two hits while racking up four punchouts. He ran into some trouble in the fourth, however, allowing two singles before Christian Arroyo skied one over the Green Monster to give the Red Sox a 3-0 lead. Montgomery came back out for the fifth but was only able to record two outs before he was replaced by Luis Cessa, who promptly allowed an RBI double to Christian Vazquez that was charged to Montgomery as his fourth earned run. The southpaw owns a 5.12 ERA and 39:9 K:BB across 38.2 innings and will look to pick up his first win since Aug. 11 against the Blue Jays on Wednesday. |
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| Sep 12 2020 | Montgomery didn't factor in the decision after giving up one unearned run on three hits with nine strikeouts and one walk over 5.2 innings during Saturday's 2-1, 10-inning win over the Orioles. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was the left-hander's most productive outing of the season as he surrendered only three singles, but he missed out on the victory since New York's offense had its own struggles. Montgomery has a 4.76 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 32:7 K:BB through 34 innings and lines up to face the Red Sox on Friday. |
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| Sep 7 2020 | Montgomery allowed two runs on six hits and two walks over 3.1 innings in Monday's loss to Toronto. He struck out one batter and did not factor in the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While he walked just batters, Montgomery struggled to find the strike zone Monday, throwing only 46-of-84 pitches for strikes. He allowed one run in each of the first two innings and had to hit the showers early due to his high pitch count; his 84 pitches were the second most he's thrown in an outing this season. Montgomery will carry a 5.72 ERA into Saturday's home start against the Orioles. |
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| Sep 2 2020 | Montgomery (2-2) allowed four earned runs on five hits and one walk while striking out two across two-thirds of an inning to take the loss Wednesday against the Rays. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery's outing was almost immediately over as he allowed each of the first four batters he faced to score. While he did manage two strikeouts and appeared in line to escape the disastrous inning, he instead walked a batter and was yanked after 39 pitches. It was a disappointing outing for Montgomery, who was entering the game on a decent run, allowing six earned runs across 14.2 innings in his last three starts. He'll look to bounce back in his next turn through the rotation, currently projected for Monday at Toronto. |
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| Aug 28 2020 | Montgomery allowed three runs (two earned) on five hits and no walks while striking out six over five innings in Friday's loss during the first game of a doubleheader against the Mets. He didn't factor into the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery tossed four scoreless innings to begin Friday's twin bill, but he gave up one run in the fifth inning before things started to unravel in the sixth. The Mets totaled five runs in the sixth inning, forcing Montgomery to settle for his second consecutive no-decision. The southpaw will attempt to return to the win column at home Wednesday against the Rays. |
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| Aug 17 2020 | Montgomery allowed one run on three hits and struck out four over 3.2 innings Monday against the Red Sox. He didn't factor into the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery was gifted an early 3-0 lead, though he failed to last five innings and qualify for the victory. He surrendered his lone run in the top of the fourth on an RBI single to left center. The 27-year-old lefty has now started three games this season, accruing a 5.17 ERA and 1.15 WHIP with a 10:3 K:BB over 15.2 frames. |
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| Aug 11 2020 | Montgomery (2-1) earned the win Tuesday against the Braves after allowing three runs on four hits with four strikeouts and one walk over six innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-hander worked through five frames without giving up a run, but Marcell Ozuna crushed a three-run homer during the sixth inning. Montgomery has a 5.17 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 10:3 K:BB over 15.2 innings, and he lines up to start early next week, either against Boston or Tampa Bay. |
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| Aug 10 2020 | Montgomery will start Tuesday's game against the Braves, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Due to a pair of off days for the Yankees this week, Montgomery wasn't expected to start again until the weekend, but he'll be slotted in for the team's series opener against Atlanta on normal rest. The southpaw will attempt to bounce back after he allowed five runs over four innings in his last start. J.A. Happ was initially scheduled to start Tuesday, and it's unclear whether he'll move to Montgomery's old spot in the rotation or if he'll lose his job as a starter due to several rough performances to begin the year. |
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| Aug 6 2020 | Montgomery (1-1) suffered the loss against Philadelphia on Thursday, pitching four innings and allowing five runs on six hits and one walk while striking out two. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After shining in his season debut last Friday, Montgomery couldn't tame the Phillies' offense, yielding five earned runs for the first time since his rookie campaign. The southpaw was torched by a three-run homer off the bat of J.T. Realmuto in the first inning, then gave up an additional pair of runs on a Phil Gosselin double in the third. The Yankees have a pair of off days coming up, so Montgomery isn't likely to take the mound again until next weekend against Boston. |
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| Aug 5 2020 | Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Montgomery will make his next start Thursday against the Phillies, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After capturing the win in his season debut July 31 against the Red Sox, Montgomery would have been available to start Wednesday in one of the Yankees' two doubleheader contests, but Boone opted to give the southpaw an extra day of rest. Instead, J.A. Happ will start the first game of the twin bill, while the Yankees are expected to treat the second contest as a bullpen day. |
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| Jul 31 2020 | Montgomery (1-0) allowed one run on five hits and one walk while striking out four over 5.2 innings as he earned the win Friday against the Red Sox. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After beginning the season at the alternate training site, Montgomery was sharp in his first start of 2020 against the Red Sox, allowing just one run in the third inning. The bullpen locked the game down following his departure, which allowed the southpaw to pick up a win in his first major-league appearance of 2020. Montgomery's next start should come Wednesday in Baltimore. |
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| Jul 28 2020 | Montgomery will start one of the Yankees' weekend games against the Red Sox, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery had been set to start Wednesday against the Phillies, but the Yankees' schedule has been shuffled around as the league waits to determine whether or not the Phillies have been caught up in the Marlins' COVID-19 outbreak after the two teams played each other in the season's opening series. Montgomery and Masahiro Tanaka (concussion) will start on Saturday and Sunday, though the order of their two starts has yet to be determined. |
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| Jul 22 2020 | Manager Aaron Boone said Montgomery will start the Yankees' sixth game of the season July 29 in Philadelphia, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery was optioned earlier in the week to give the Yankees additional roster flexibility to start the season, but he's expected to rejoin the team ahead of his scheduled start against the Phillies. The southpaw was limited to just two appearances in 2019 while recovering from Tommy John surgery, but he looked sharp during camp and isn't expected to face any restrictions during the abbreviated 2020 campaign. |
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| Jul 21 2020 | Montgomery was optioned to the team's alternate training site Tuesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old was expected to begin the season as the Yankees' No. 5 starter, but instead he won't be included on the 30-man roster to open the season. Montgomery delivered five scoreless frames during Sunday's exhibition contest with the Mets, so he finished summer training with a strong performance. New York has the benefit of an off day Friday after the season opener Thursday, so it appears manager Aaron Boone will take advantage with an extra reliever out of the gate. Montgomery could still join the rotation early in the season, but until he's recalled or the team provides more information, his immediate outlook remains uncertain. |
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| Jul 20 2020 | Montgomery cruised through five scoreless innings Sunday in the Yankees' 6-0 exhibition win over the Mets, striking out six while giving up two hits and one walk. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yankees manager Aaron Boone hasn't formally named Montgomery as a member of the rotation, but that appears to be a foregone conclusion after the lefty turned in a gem in his final outing of summer camp. After making just two appearances for the Yankees in 2019 while he recovered from his June 2018 Tommy John surgery, Montgomery isn't expected to face any notable restrictions during the 60-game 2020 slate. |
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| May 2 2020 | Montgomery has worked on a "less-exaggerated angular delivery" as well as getting more extension on his changeup and putting reduced stress on his arm since returning from Tommy John surgery last season, Pete Caldera of NorthJersey.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery was impressive in Grapefruit League action, posting a 16:1 K:BB over 11 innings. That helped him ascend to the No. 4 spot in the Yankees' rotation before play was suspended, though a possible return to health of James Paxton (back) by the start of the rescheduled regular season could push Montgomery back to a fifth-starter role. Still, a place anywhere in the team's rotation should be considered a noteworthy success given the fact that Montgomery hurled a mere 7.2 frames across all levels in 2019. |
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| Apr 24 2020 | Montgomery was lauded Wednesday by Yankees vice president of baseball operations Tim Naehring for his performance this spring, Brendan Kuty of NJ Advance Media reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: In an interview with Meredith Marakovits of the YES Network, Naehring mentioned that Montgomery's command and changeup in Grapefruit League play "stood out big-time." The southpaw compiled an eye-popping 16:1 K:BB over 11 innings this spring, though he did serve up four home runs and allow five earned runs. Montgomery is the favorite for the Yankees' fifth-starter role when the 2020 campaign gets underway. |
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| Mar 5 2020 | Montgomery is a lock to make the rotation, according to manager Aaron Boone, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This isn't all that surprising, as Gerrit Cole, Masahiro Tanaka and J.A. Happ are the only established rotation members who will be healthy on Opening Day, and Montgomery has much more experience in the big-league rotation than guys like Michael King and Jonathan Loaisiga. It says as much about the Yankees' depth as it does Montgomery. The 27-year-old lefty has struck out seven without allowing a run in four innings this spring. He has a 3.91 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 172 strikeouts in 186.2 MLB innings. |
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| Feb 25 2020 | Montgomery tossed two no-hit innings out of the bullpen in Monday's 3-3 tie with the Pirates. He struck out three and issued one walk in the outing. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: All eyes were on starter Gerrit Cole in his Yankees debut, but Montgomery turned in an impressive following act after the high-priced ace exited after one inning. In addition to the quality results, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com noted that Montgomery's fastball touched 94 miles per hour in his first Grapefruit League appearance, with the southpaw noting afterward that it's the first time he's reached that sort of velocity since he underwent Tommy John surgery in June 2018. The 27-year-old was already on solid ground for a rotation spot with Luis Severino (elbow) and James Paxton (back) both slated to open the season on the injured list, and Montgomery only strengthened his bid for a starting job with Monday's appearance. |
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| Feb 5 2020 | Montgomery appears to be a strong candidate to start the year in the Yankees' rotation following James Paxton's back surgery, Brendan Kuty of The Newark Star-Ledger reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Paxton isn't expected back until May or June. With Domingo German not returning until June due to a domestic-violence suspension, a handful of starts should be available behind Gerrit Cole, Luis Severino, Masahiro Tanaka and J.A. Happ. Michael King, Jonathan Loaisiga and Luis Cessa could also be in contention for a rotation spot, though Montgomery is the most accomplished of that group and should have the inside track provided he looks good this spring after missing most of the last two seasons due to Tommy John surgery. |
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| Jan 10 2020 | Montgomery signed a one-year contract with the Yankees on Friday, avoiding arbitration. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery tossed just four innings in the majors a season ago, allowing three runs while fanning five. He'll enter spring training with the chance to compete for a role in the starting rotation. |
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| Sep 24 2019 | Montgomery logged two scoreless innings Tuesday against the Rays, allowing three hits with zero walks and three strikeouts. He did not factor in the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This is likely the final time Montgomery will pitch this season. It was reported days ago that he was unlikely to pitch again after making an appearance Sept. 15 -- his first MLB appearance back from Tommy John surgery -- but then he was surprisingly named the starter for this contest. Montgomery should compete for a rotation spot in spring training. |
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| Sep 22 2019 | Montgomery is healthy and available but there is no set plan for him to pitch again in 2019, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery returned to the mound Sept. 15 in a two-inning relief appearance. He hasn't thrown since then, however, and it appears as if the team is more focused on positioning its postseason roster. |
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| Sep 15 2019 | Montgomery allowed three runs on four hits with no walks and two strikeouts across two innings during a relief appearance against the Blue Jays on Sunday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: His first big-league appearance of the season came after Chad Green opened the game with a first-inning appearance. Montgomery avoided the loss, but he didn't pitch particularly well, giving up at least a run in each of the innings he pitched, including a solo homer. With Montgomery fully healed from a shoulder injury and the Yankees close to wrapping up a playoff spot, it will be interesting to see how much work he receives down the stretch. Montgomery is 11-7 with a 4.30 ERA in 36 career MLB appearances, all of which had been starts before Sunday. |
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| Sep 14 2019 | Montgomery (shoulder) will start Sunday in Toronto, Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He threw three innings in each of his last two rehab starts, so it would be unwise to bank on him going deep enough in this start for him to qualify for a win. Montgomery will look to finish the season strong and will compete for a spot in the rotation next year in spring training. |
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| Sep 12 2019 | Montgomery (shoulder) could be activated to start Sunday's game against the Blue Jays, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery could follow an opener in that contest, but he at least seems ready to see his first game action since May 1, 2018. He has thrown three innings in each of his last two rehab appearances, so he would probably only have a chance to get the win if he came in out of the bullpen. |
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| Sep 10 2019 | Montgomery (shoulder) tossed three innings for Double-A Trenton on Tuesday, giving up two runs (one earned) on two hits and one walk while striking out one. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery hurled his most pitches in a rehab outing to date, firing strikes on 30 of 50 throws to the plate. He allowed the first three hitters of the game to reach base but settled down thereafter to retire the final nine batters he faced. The appearance was likely the last for Montgomery in a minor-league uniform this season. He is on track to return to the Yankees -- likely in a relief role -- in the near future. |
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| Sep 9 2019 | Montgomery (shoulder) is scheduled to make a rehab start Tuesday for Double-A Trenton in Game 1 of the affiliate's Eastern League Championship Series matchup with Bowie. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With the minor-league postseason soon drawing to a close, Montgomery could be making his final start on the farm before being reinstated from the 60-day injured list. Though Montgomery built up to three innings in his previous rehab outing Sept. 4, the Yankees may not be comfortable deploying him in a starting role if he rejoins the roster later this month. Instead, Montgomery is more likely to see usage as a multi-inning reliever as the Yankees look to manage his workload carefully as he returns from June 2018 Tommy John surgery. |
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| Sep 6 2019 | Montgomery (shoulder) may start for Double-A Trenton on Tuesday, Matt Kardos of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery has made three minor-league rehab starts thus far, allowing three runs (two earned) in 6.2 innings. He hurled 44 pitches in his last appearance Wednesday, so a Tuesday start in the opener of the Eastern League Championship Series would allow him to work on five-days rest. Montgomery is looking at a mid-September return to the Yankees. |
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| Sep 4 2019 | Montgomery (shoulder) hurled three innings for Double-A Trenton on Wednesday, giving up two runs on five hits while striking out five. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Montgomery upped his pitch count to 44 -- 34 of which were strikes -- after tossing 35 pitches in his previous outing. The 26-year-old has now made three minor-league rehab starts, allowing a total of three runs (two earned) in 6.2 innings while striking out 10 batters. He remains on track for a possible return to the Yankees in the coming weeks. |
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| Aug 31 2019 | Montgomery (shoulder) pitched 1.2 innings for Triple-A Scranton Wilkes-Barre on | Friday, giving up one unearned run on two hits while striking out three. |
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| Aug 28 2019 | Montgomery (shoulder) will make his next rehab appearance for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre | on Friday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. |
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| Aug 26 2019 | Montgomery (shoulder) will make his next rehab start for Double-A Trenton, Bryan | Hoch of MLB.com reports. |
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| Aug 25 2019 | Montgomery (shoulder, elbow) pitched two perfect innings, striking out two batters | in a rehab start with High-A Tampa on Sunday. |
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| Aug 14 2019 | Manager Aaron Boone said Wednesday that Montgomery (shoulder) recently completed | a two-inning, 35-pitch simulated game, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. |
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| Jul 14 2019 | Montgomery (shoulder) threw batting practice over the weekend, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 20 2019 | Montgomery (elbow) will be shut down for two weeks with shoulder inflammation, Brendan Kuty of The Newark Star-Ledger<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 18 2019 | Montgomery (elbow) felt \"a little discomfort\" during Tuesday's bullpen session in Tampa, Coley Harvey of ESPN.com<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 14 2019 | Montgomery (elbow) threw live batting practice Friday, Erik Boland of Newsday<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 3 2019 | Montgomery (elbow) said he expects to begin incorporating breaking pitches into his bullpen sessions this week, Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 10 2019 | Montgomery (elbow) threw a 30-pitch bullpen session Friday, Brendan Kuty of The Newark Star-Ledger<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 7 2018 | Montgomery (elbow) underwent Tommy John surgery Thursday, Brendan Kuty of NJ.com reports. | Montgomery also had a loose bone chip removed from his elbow during Thursday's procedure. As is the case with any Tommy John surgery, the left-hander will likely remain sidelined for 12-to-14 months, which casts serious doubt on his status for the 2019 season. Look for updates on Montgomery's status throughout the year, especially once fall rolls around and he's able to gradually work into a rehab pattern. |
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| Jun 5 2018 | Montgomery (elbow) is scheduled to undergo Tommy John surgery Thursday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. | It was determined Tuesday that Montgomery will require reconstructive elbow surgery -- a surprise after he progressed to throwing off flat ground Saturday. Montgomery will be forced to miss the remainder of the 2018 season, and likely most of 2019 while rehabbing from surgery. In six starts this season, he posted a decent 3.62 ERA and 1.35 WHIP with a 23:12 K:BB. |
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| May 28 2018 | Montgomery (elbow) threw about 50 or 60 times off flat ground Saturday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. | Montgomery is expected to gradually increase the distance he plays catch over the next week or so before progressing to mound work. The lefty has been sidelined since May 1 with an elbow strain and will likely require at least two rehab starts before being activated from the 10-day disabled list, so it's not expected that he'll be an option for the Yankees rotation until mid-to-late June at the soonest. His ongoing absence will continue to afford more starting opportunities to rookie Domingo German. |
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| May 2 2018 | Montgomery (elbow) will be shut down from all throwing activities for 2-to-3 weeks with an initial timetable of 6-to-8 months before he returns to the big-league club, Sweeny Murti of Sportsradio 66 WFAN reports. | Montgomery landed on the 10-day disabled list due to a left elbow flexor strain that he suffered during Tuesday's outing in Houston. The club has yet to confirm who will be taking Montgomery's place in the rotation, but Domingo German appears to be the best bet. |
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| May 2 2018 | Montgomery (elbow) will be shut down from all throwing activities for 2-to-3 weeks with an initial timetable of 6-to-8 weeks before he returns to the big-league club, Sweeny Murti of Sportsradio 66 WFAN reports. | Montgomery landed on the 10-day disabled list due to a left elbow flexor strain that he suffered during Tuesday's outing in Houston. The club has yet to confirm who will be taking Montgomery's place in the rotation, but Domingo German appears to be the best bet. |
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| May 2 2018 | Montgomery was placed on the 10-day disabled list with a left elbow strain Wednesday. | The southpaw was lifted from Tuesday's contest after just one inning of work due to elbow soreness, but that has since been upgraded to a full-blown elbow strain. It's unclear how long he'll be out, but elbow injuries are never a good sign for pitchers. David Hale will replace Montgomery on the active roster, though Domingo German seems like the top candidate to slide into the rotation to replace him. |
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| May 1 2018 | Montgomery exited Tuesday's game against the Astros early with left elbow tightness, Erik Boland of Newsday reports. | Montgomery suffered the injury during his tidy seven-pitch first inning Tuesday. He'll return to New York on Wednesday to undergo further testing on his irritated elbow. A more concrete diagnosis of his injury should become available following those tests. |
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| May 1 2018 | Montgomery exited Tuesday's game against the Astros after one inning with an apparent injury, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. | Montgomery breezed through the first inning on just seven pitches but was replaced on the mound by Domingo German in the second inning. The reason for his early departure has not been announced, but it's almost certainly injury-related. |
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| Apr 27 2018 | Montgomery allowed two runs on four hits and three walks across five innings in a no-decision against the Twins on Thursday. He struck out six. | It was another solid, but not spectacular, effort from Montgomery. His six strikeouts were a season high, but walks once again prevented the young lefty from pitching deep into the game. It's still early, but Montgomery now owns a 4.1 BB/9 through five starts this season -- all of which have lasted six or fewer innings -- after posting a 3.0 BB/9 across 29 starts in his rookie season. He'll carry a 3.76 ERA into his next start, which is scheduled for Tuesday in Houston. |
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| Apr 21 2018 | Montgomery improved to 2-0 on the season after tossing six innings and allowing just one run on four hits -- all singles -- Saturday against the Blue Jays. He struck out five and walked three. | Montgomery has continued to pitch like a solid back-end starter this season. He hasn't struck out a batter per inning in any of his four starts but has allowed three runs or less in fewer in three of them. He was rarely in real trouble Saturday, letting in just one run after a small rally to start the fifth inning. His ERA now sits at a solid 3.80, and while his 4.53 xFIP suggests that he's due to slide back a bit, those numbers are a near match for the 3.88 ERA and 4.45 xFIP he posted in his rookie season, so it's possible he has the ability to slightly outperform his peripherals. Montgomery will next take the mound Thursday against the Twins. |
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| Apr 13 2018 | Montgomery (1-0) got the win against the Tigers on Friday, giving up three earned runs on five hits, striking out four and walking none in New York's 8-6 victory. | Montgomery logged his first quality start of the season against Detroit and was rewarded with his first win of the young season for the effort. He was coming off a tough start against the Orioles that saw him give up 10 hits, so it was nice to see him chop that number in half and not walk any batters against the Tigers. He'll carry a 4.70 ERA and a 1.50 WHIP into his next start against Toronto next Thursday. |
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| Apr 8 2018 | Montgomery allowed four runs on 10 hits and two walks over 4.1 innings in a no-decision Sunday against the Orioles. | Montgomery struggled to keep the Orioles off base, which resulted in his pitch-count quickly climbing high. Over 4.1 innings he threw 86 pitches, with 57 being strikes. He also surrendered his first home run of the year, as Danny Valencia got ahold of a curveball in the fifth inning and logged a two-run shot. Montgomery will look to get back on track and earn his first win of the season when he takes the mound Friday against the Tigers. |
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| Apr 3 2018 | Montgomery allowed a single run on two hits and four walks while striking out four batters through five innings during Tuesday's 11-4 win over Tampa Bay. He didn't factor into the decision. | After an admirable rookie season, Montgomery was solid in his 2018 debut. In fact, considering the final score, he was a little unlucky to settle for a no-decision. The 24-year-old lefty has the potential to pitch his way into being a reliable option against most opponents, and fantasy owners shouldn't fret Tuesday's four walks. He posted a 3.0 BB/9 last year, so it probably won't be an ongoing concern. Montgomery lines up to face the Orioles on Sunday in his second start of the week. |
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| Apr 2 2018 | Yankees manager Aaron Boone confirmed that Montgomery would start the team's home opener Tuesday against the Rays, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. | After the home opener was postponed Monday, the Yankees considered skipping Montgomery's turn and instead going with Luis Severino on regular rest Tuesday, but Boone ultimately elected to keep his rotation in its normal order. With Montgomery now locked in for Tuesday, he'll line up for a two-start week, with his second outing set to come Sunday against the Orioles. |
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| Apr 2 2018 | Montgomery won't make his scheduled start Monday after the Yankees' home opener against the Rays was postponed due to inclement weather, Erik Boland of Newsday reports. | The two teams will make up the game Tuesday at 4 p.m. EDT, so it's expected that Montgomery will just move back a day in the pitching schedule. After a strong rookie season, the young lefty shined during spring training, posting a 3.43 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 20 strikeouts in 21 innings. |
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| Mar 9 2018 | Montgomery will open the season in the Yankees' rotation, Erik Boland of Newsday reports. | Montgomery was assumed to be the favorite for the role, though there was a possibility of a challenge from reliever Chad Green. Manager Aaron Boone has now officially named Montgomery the team's fifth starter, and he'll look to build on a solid rookie season in which he recorded a 3.88 ERA and a 9-7 record in 29 starts. |
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| Feb 23 2018 | Montgomery is the prohibitive favorite to land the fifth starter job according to Erik Boland of Newsday. | The 25-year-old held his own over a full season in the big leagues, producing a 3.88 ERA and a 1.23 WHIP in 29 starts. This has him in line to be the Yankees' fifth starter, but his standing could change if the Yankees add another starting pitcher (as general manage Brian Cashman hopes to do). Nonetheless, Montgomery's job seems to be relatively secure as long as he continues to exhibit good control throughout spring training. |
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| Oct 1 2017 | Montgomery struck out three and walked one while holding the Blue Jays to one run on two hits over 5.1 innings in Sunday's game against Toronto, but he did not factor in the decision. | The outing lowered his season ERA to 3.88, while pushing his big league innings total to 155.1 (he logged an additional eight innings in two minor league starts before joining the Yankees' rotation in April). The Yankees host the Twins in the AL Wild Card Game on Tuesday, so Montgomery seems unlikely to be on the roster for that matchup. If the season is extended beyond Tuesday, Montgomery may be shifted into the bullpen as the team shortens up its rotation. |
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| Sep 26 2017 | Montgomery (9-7) delivered six one-run innings while earning the win Tuesday against the Rays, allowing six hits with one walk and five strikeouts. | Montgomery, who hadn't pitched in 10 days, allowed a run in the first inning after loading the bases with nobody out. He escaped the frame and was outstanding the rest of the way, scattering four more baserunners while cruising to a quality start. Montgomery has now tossed back-to-back quality starts and will take a respectable 3.96 ERA into Sunday's start against the Blue Jays, as he tries to stake his claim to a place on the postseason roster. |
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| Sep 25 2017 | Montgomery will start Tuesday's game against the Rays, Meredith Marakovits of YES Network reports. | Montgomery will toe the rubber for Tuesday's series opener against the Rays after he was scratched from his original start over the weekend. With Montgomery pitching Tuesday, the Yankees could also send him out for a second start on Sunday (the final game of the regular season) if they aren't playing for anything meaningful, which would allow Luis Severino to be saved for the wild-card game. The rookie owns a respectable 4.06 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 136:49 K:BB through 144 innings (27 starts) this season. |
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| Sep 24 2017 | Montgomery will start either Tuesday or Wednesday's game against the Rays, George A. King of the New York Post reports. | Montgomery was originally slated to start Sunday before being scratched, and it wasn't immediately clear if he'd get another turn in the rotation before the season wrapped up. Though manager Joe Girardi didn't commit to the exact order, Montgomery would line up against the Rays either way. If he pitched Tuesday though, the lefty could potentially see a second start during the week on Sunday if the Yankees don't have anything meaningful to play for in the regular season finale. |
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| Sep 22 2017 | Montgomery has been scratched from his scheduled start Sunday, Meredith Marakovits of YES Network reports. | Jaime Garcia will take the ball, as it seems the Yankees will move back to a five-man rotation. However, it would make sense for Montgomery to start the final game of the regular season against the Blue Jays, which would allow Luis Severino to be saved for the wild-card game. Considering it is unclear when or if he will start again in 2017, Montgomery is a cut candidate in single-season leagues. |
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| Sep 16 2017 | Montgomery (8-7) allowed no runs on four hits and one walk while striking out six across six innings to earn the victory Saturday against the Orioles. | Montgomery silenced the Orioles bats while receiving a pair of three-run homers from the offense to help him earn his eighth victory of the campaign. He came into this contest having allowed nine earned runs over his last 12 innings covering three starts, and until this outing, he hasn't been a solid fantasy performer lately. He'll make his next start Saturday against the Blue Jays. |
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| Sep 13 2017 | Montgomery is listed as the starter for Saturday's contest against the Orioles, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports. | Montgomery's previous outing against the Rangers on Sunday lasted just 3.1 innings, as the left-hander allowing three runs on three hits and four walks while striking out four opposing batters. Although the 24-year-old doesn't seem to have a fleshed-out role within the New York rotation at the moment, this will mark his fourth start since Aug. 30, and he could potentially get a couple more nods throughout the rest of the regular season if manager Joe Girardi wants to keep the other members of the staff fresh. During his last three starts, Montgomery hasn't pitched beyond the fifth inning, and has compiled a 6.75 ERA and 1.83 WHIP during that span. |
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| Sep 11 2017 | With the Yankees naming Jaime Garcia as their starter for Wednesday's game against the Rays, it's expected that Montgomery will move to the bullpen this week, Erik Boland of Newsday reports. | The Yankees elected to bypass the struggling Garcia's two turns through the rotation last week, allowing Montgomery to pick up starts Sept. 4 and 10. As had been the case in his previous outings, Montgomery was held to a limited pitch count in both contests, and since the lefty wasn't particularly impressive in either, it appears Girardi is ready to give Garcia another trial in the rotation. With the Yankees making a concerted effort to manage the rookie's workload carefully in September, Montgomery may not see much usage the rest of the year, making him a drop candidate in most single-season formats. |
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| Sep 10 2017 | Montgomery didn't factor into the decision after surrendering three runs on three hits with four walks and three strikeouts over 3.1 innings Sunday in Texas. | Montgomery was handed a 9-1 lead heading into the bottom of the fourth inning, but control problems forced manager Joe Girardi to remove the lefty before he became eligible for a victory. The rookie has understandably hit a wall of late, so his days of making spot starts in place of Jaime Garcia are coming to an end. New York could opt to use Montgomery in a bullpen role down the stretch or shut him down altogether as he's already up to 138 major-league innings this season. |
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| Sep 9 2017 | Montgomery will start Sunday's game against the Rangers, Jared Sandler of FOX Sports Southwest reports. | The Yankees have professed a desire to limit Montgomery's workload during his first big-league campaign, but the organization has yet to put a fixed number on his innings count. For now, it appears the Yankees are more eager to reap the short-term benefits of having Montgomery on the mound over struggling fifth starter Jaime Garcia, who will be skipped in the rotation for the second straight time. Though Montgomery will take the hill again Sunday, it's worth noting that he's failed to last more than 5.1 innings in any of his past six outings and has delivered a 5.06 ERA and 1.39 WHIP over that span, so he may not make for an attractive streaming option, especially while matching up with a Rangers offense that's been one of baseball's more potent attacks in the second half. |
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| Sep 5 2017 | Montgomery allowed three runs - two earned - on five hits and one walk while striking out four through 4.2 innings Monday against the Orioles. He didn't factor into the decision. | Montgomery settled in after conceding a pair of early homers, and he was even able to leave Monday's spot start with the lead thanks to an offensive boost. He likely could have completed the fifth frame and been in line for the victory, but a two-out walk prompted manager Joe Girardi to yank Montgomery after just 67 pitches as the Yankees continue to limit his workload. The 29-year-old has now failed to pitch into the sixth inning in six consecutive outings. It's unclear if he'll make another start down the stretch, but if he does, his value will be affected by his limited pitch count. |
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| Sep 3 2017 | Montgomery is listed as the Yankees' probable starter for Monday's game against the Orioles, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports. | Jaime Garcia was initially in line to start Monday, but with the veteran struggling to the tune of a 5.11 ERA and 1.78 WHIP in his five outings in pinstripes, manager Joe Girardi may have reconsidered his back-end rotation spots count. Since the Yankees are eager to limit Montgomery's innings, the rookie probably won't be a viable replacement for Garcia throughout the final month of the season and could face a limited pitch count in any starts he does make. |
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| Sep 1 2017 | Montgomery was recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Friday. | This was an obvious move with rosters expanding. Montgomery will serve as the long man out of the bullpen, but would likely be first in line if the Yankees need a sixth starter at some point in September. |
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| Aug 30 2017 | Montgomery (7-7) took the loss in the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against Cleveland, allowing four runs on six hits and three walks over four innings while striking out five. | The lefty needed 92 pitches (58 strikes) to record just 12 outs as his second-half struggles continue. Montgomery now has a 5.35 ERA in 38.2 innings since the All-Star break, but he will likely move to the bullpen in September barring another injury to one of the Yankees' veteran hurlers. |
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| Aug 30 2017 | Montgomery was officially recalled as the 26th man prior to starting Game 2 of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Indians. | Since he is serving as the 26th man, he may be briefly sent down after the game, but should be back up shortly after to serve as a long reliever out of the bullpen. If the Yankees have a need of a sixth starter at any point in September, however, Montgomery would likely be the top choice. He will face Ryan Merritt in this spot start. |
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| Aug 18 2017 | Montgomery (7-6) allowed three runs on four hits and two walks while striking out three over five innings, but received no decision Friday against the Red Sox. | Montgomery gave up homers in the second and fifth innings to fall behind 3-0, but the offense came back to take him off the hook for a potential loss. He came into this game having held opponents to one earned run in three of his previous four starts, and he's been a solid fantasy option with a 4.00 ERA. His next start has yet to be determined. |
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| Aug 14 2017 | Montgomery (7-6) pitched 5.1 innings in Sunday's loss to the Red Sox, striking out four while allowing one run on two hits and three walks. He did not factor into the decision. | Montgomery was struck in the head Saturday during batting practice, but he was still able to make his start and turned in a solid performance against the red-hot Red Sox. Manager Joe Girardi has been adamant about limiting the rookie's innings though, as Montgomery was pulled early again with just 84 pitches. With both Masahiro Tanaka (shoulder) and CC Sabathia (knee) on the disabled list, Montgomery figures to remain in the rotation for the time being, where he lines up to take on the same Boston squad next time out on Friday. |
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| Aug 13 2017 | Montgomery (head) has been confirmed as the starting pitcher for Sunday's game against the Red Sox, Pete Caldera of The Record reports. | As expected, Montgomery is good to go after being struck in the head by a foul ball during batting practice Saturday. The 24-year-old southpaw, who owns a 4.05 ERA and 111:35 K:BB through 21 starts this season, will face a tough Red Sox team as he fills in for CC Sabathia (knee) in the rotation. |
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| Aug 12 2017 | Montgomery was struck by a ball on the right side of his head while signing autographs during batting practice, Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports reports. | He went into the clubhouse for evaluation shortly after the incident. The lefty was slated to start Sunday's series finale against the Red Sox, but that assignment is up in the air pending the results of his exam. Caleb Smith, Sunday's probable starter for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, would be an option to step in if Montgomery can't go. |
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| Aug 12 2017 | Montgomery was struck by a ball on the right side of his head while signing autographs during batting practice, Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports reports. | He went into the clubhouse for evaluation shortly after the incident. The lefty was slated to start Sunday's series finale against the Red Sox, but that assignment is up in the air pending the results of his exam. Caleb Smith, Sunday's probable starter for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, would be an option to step in if Montgomery can't go. |
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| Aug 12 2017 | Montgomery (head) is still scheduled to start Sunday against the Red Sox, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. | A foul ball struck Montgomery in the head during batting practice, but evidently he checked out OK, as he's in uniform for Saturday's game and is still set to start the series finale. Those intending to deploy Montgomery may still want to confirm his status in the afternoon, as there's always a chance that delayed symptoms could cause a change of plan. |
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| Aug 11 2017 | Montgomery was called up from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Friday, and is expected to start Sunday's game against Boston. | With CC Sabathia landing on the disabled list due to a knee injury, Montgomery is set to rejoin the rotation for a start, or two, while the left-hander recovers. Although the Yankees are adamant on restricting Montgomery's innings, the club will allow him a little wiggle room if he indeed toes the rubber against the Red Sox. His last big-league appearance came Saturday against Cleveland, as he tossed five innings of solid work, allowing just one run off three hits while striking out seven. |
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| Aug 9 2017 | Montgomery may be called back up to the majors sooner than expected if CC Sabathia (knee) requires a DL stint, George A. King of the New York Post reports. | Montgomery was sent down to the minors on Sunday after the team's deadline acquisitions of starters Sonny Gray and Jaime Garcia, but the club could potentially have an opening in the rotation again if Sabathia is forced to miss any time. Manager Joe Girardi had previously indicated Montgomery would be on an innings limit and the 24-year-old has already tossed 115.2 innings in the majors this year, so nothing is official just yet. |
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| Aug 6 2017 | Montgomery is expected to be dropped from the rotation during the upcoming week with Yankees manager Joe Girardi likely to deploy a five-man starting staff, David Lennon of Newsday reports. | The trade-deadline additions of Sonny Gray and Jaime Garcia last week will leave Montgomery as the odd man out of the rotation, an arrangement the Yankees were eager to make happen due to their desire to limit the lefty's innings count in his first big-league campaign. Even though Montgomery was brilliant in his start during Saturday's win over the Indians, giving up one run over five innings and striking out seven, Girardi still chose to pull him from the contest after just 65 pitches. It's likely that Montgomery will head back to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in the coming days now that he's no longer needed in a starting role for the big club, but his workload could still become similarly restricted in the minors since he's already accrued 120.2 innings on the campaign. |
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| Aug 5 2017 | Montgomery allowed a single run on three hits while striking out seven batters through five innings during Saturday's win over Cleveland. He didn't factor into the decision. | The rookie struggled in July with a 5.90 ERA and 1.41 WHIP through six starts, so this was a solid bounce-back showing. Montgomery owns a serviceable 4.05 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 8.6 K/9 for the campaign, and with the Yankees capable of providing plenty of run support, he could continue to move the fantasy needle as long as he remains in the starting rotation. Unfortunately, the additions of Sonny Gray and Jaime Garcia could cost Montgomery starts down the stretch, so his virtual value is currently in limbo. However, Saturday's outing against a daunting opponent is definitely an encouraging showing. |
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| Aug 1 2017 | Montgomery is in line to start Saturday's game against the Indians, Meredith Marakovits of YES Network reports. | The Yankees' acquisitions of Sonny Gray and Jaime Garcia over the previous two days is expected to result in Montgomery moving out of the rotation over the final two months of the season, but manager Joe Girardi has elected to roll with a six-man rotation this week in order to afford an additional day of rest for Luis Severino, who needed 116 pitches to get through five innings Tuesday. With an off day looming next Monday for the Yankees, however, Girardi will likely scale the rotation back to five starters, presumably resulting in Montgomery moving to a long-relief role. Montgomery should still pick up a few more starts in 2017 beyond Saturday's outing, but those starts will probably come more sporadically as the organization aims to limit the rookie's innings count. |
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| Jul 31 2017 | Montgomery isn't expected to retain a spot in the Yankees' rotation following the acquisition of Sonny Gray on Monday, Jack Curry of YES Network reports. | Yankees manager Joe Girardi suggested the Yankees wouldn't expand the rotation to six men this week following the addition of Gray, so that likely means that Montgomery will be ticketed for bullpen duty, if not a return to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. With a 4.15 ERA and 1.27 WHIP in his rookie campaign with the Yankees, the 24-year-old lefty has surpassed expectations, but since he's already logged 115.2 innings between the big club and the minors, overuse was starting to become a concern. Montgomery still looks like he could be a keeper for the Yankees in their rotation for years to come, but don't expect him to make much noise in the second half or during a potential playoff run. |
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| Jul 30 2017 | Montgomery (7-6) lasted just 2.2 innings Sunday against the Rays, allowing four runs on six hits and two walks while striking out five en route to the loss. | Outside of a 1-2-3 second inning, Montgomery's day was rough to say the least. Both the first and the third frames were high-stress innings for Montgomery, and the fact that he threw just 40 of his 71 pitches for strikes certainly didn't help his cause. A bright spot in all of this is that the 24-year-old didn't allow a home run for the second outing in a row, although his home run rate still is a tad to high for comfort since he allowed at least one longball in the each of the eight starts prior. Montgomery will take a 4.15 ERA into his next scheduled start Friday in Cleveland. |
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| Jul 25 2017 | Montgomery (7-5) allowed one run on two hits and one walk across 6.2 innings in Tuesday's win over the Reds. He struck out six. | Montgomery cruised for most of the afternoon, needing just 85 pitches to make it into the seventh inning for the first time in a month. The only run on his ledger came via a sacrifice fly in the sixth inning after Scott Schebler made his way to third, lowering his ERA to 3.92 on the season. This quality start was a positive sign for Montgomery after he'd allowed 14 runs over his previous 19.2 innings, and he will look to build off this performance in Sunday's start against the Rays. |
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| Jul 19 2017 | Montgomery (6-5) took the loss Wednesday against the Twins after giving up six runs on seven hits and a walk in six innings of work. He also struck out three. | All of the damage done to Montgomery came in the second inning, when the Twins strung together five hits (the last knock being a three-run homer off the bat of Miguel Sano) to produce all six of their runs. Outside of that, Montgomery was fine, throwing 64 of his 104 pitches for strikes and retiring the final ten batters he faced. Nonetheless, his ERA now sits at a lackluster 4.09 mark while his home run rate remained at a lofty 1.3 homers per nine innings. The southpaw will look to get back on track Tuesday in an interleague matchup with the Reds. |
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| Jul 14 2017 | Montgomery (6-4) allowed three runs on six hits and three walks while striking out three across four innings, but received no-decision Friday against the Red Sox. | Montgomery burned through 96 pitches, which had much to do with him leaving the contest after just four innings of work. Although he's failed to complete six innings in five of his last six starts, he's held opponents to three runs or fewer in all but one of those outings, and his 3.78 ERA makes him a useful option in fantasy leagues. He'll make his next start Wednesday against the Twins. |
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| Jul 14 2017 | Montgomery was recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and will start Friday against the Red Sox. | The lefty was sent down last week, but that was basically a paper move with the All-Star break looming -- Montgomery was fully expected to be in the rotation to begin the second half. He's been a pleasant surprise for the Yankees and fantasy owners, and the peripheral numbers suggest Montgomery may be able to maintain something close to this level of performance. |
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| Jul 7 2017 | Montgomery (6-4) allowed two runs on seven hits while striking out four over 4.1 innings, but didn't factor into the decision Friday against the Brewers. | Montgomery was on his was to potentially winning his seventh game of the year, but a lengthy rain delay ended his night after he threw just 74 pitches. He's held opponents to three or fewer runs in six of his last seven starts, and he's been a reliable fantasy option with a 3.65 ERA. He'll make his next start at a time yet to be determined after the All-Star break. |
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| Jul 1 2017 | Montgomery allowed three runs on five hits and a walk while striking out four batters over 5.1 innings during Saturday's loss to Houston. He didn't factor into the decision. | This was another solid outing from the rookie, as Montgomery put the Yankees in line for the win. He's now allowed just 14 earned runs with 46 strikeouts through 47.2 innings over his past eight starts, and the New York bullpen doesn't project to blow too many more leads going forward. Additionally, with a potent offense providing run support, the 24-year-old lefty should be able to continuing moving the fantasy needle across all four traditional rotisserie categories. Montgomery takes a 3.62 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 8.6 K/9 into his next start against Milwaukee at Yankee Stadium, and his fantasy arrow continues to point up. |
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| Jun 26 2017 | Montgomery (6-4) allowed just a single run on five hits and a walk while striking out eight batters through seven innings during Monday's win over the White Sox. | Montgomery continues to provide serviceable fantasy numbers with a 3.53 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 8.7 K/9 for the season. Additionally, with a high-powered offense providing run support, he should continue to be a solid source of wins moving forward. The rookie lefty projects to face the Astros at Minute Maid Park in his next start, and it isn't out of the question to fade Montgomery in the daunting matchup. |
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| Jun 22 2017 | Montgomery (5-4) gave up two runs on five hits and two walks over 5.2 innings in Wednesday's 8-4 win over the Angels. He struck out five. | It wasn't the sharpest outing for the rookie left-hander, but Montgomery has now won three straight decisions and has a 2.96 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 23:7 K:BB through 24.1 innings in four June starts. He'll get a tough challenge Monday on the road against a White Sox squad that leads the league in wOBA against southpaws. |
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| Jun 15 2017 | Montgomery allowed four runs over 5.2 innings Thursday against the A's. He struck out five, walked one and gave up two home runs. | It was the most runs Montgomery had given up since May 18, and his no-decision snapped a two-start win streak for him. The rookie allowed multiple home runs in one game for the first time in his career. Over his last three starts (18.2 innings), the left-hander has allowed six runs with 18 strikeouts and six walks. |
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| Jun 10 2017 | Montgomery (4-4) pitched seven innings of two-run ball Friday against the Orioles, striking out eight and walking one | Montgomery's lone blemish on the evening was surrendering a second-inning two-run shot to Jonathan Schoop. Other than that, the left-hander was rather solid. In his last four starts, the 24-year-old has not given up more than two runs and has seen his ERA drop from 4.81 to 3.55, with 24 strikeouts in that span. |
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| Jun 3 2017 | Montgomery (3-4) allowed no runs on three hits and three walks while striking out five over six innings to earn the win Saturday against the Blue Jays. | Montgomery struggled a bit with control, but had little trouble silencing the Blue Jays bats while the offense gave him plenty of support, leading to his third win of the season. He's been on fire, as he's held opponents to one or fewer earned runs over each of his last three starts to lower his ERA from 4.81 to 3.67, and he should be placed in fantasy lineups while he continues to dominate hitters. He'll make his next start Friday against the Orioles. |
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| May 29 2017 | Montgomery (2-4) allowed three runs -- one earned -- on eight hits and a walk while striking out five batters over 4.1 innings during Monday's loss to Baltimore. | This wasn't Montgomery's best effort, but he was also a little unlucky with two of the runs he allowed following a Starlin Castro error. The rookie lefty has posted a respectable 4.11 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 8.6 K/9, and his 3.59 FIP indicates there could be smoother sailing ahead. It isn't out of the question to be selective with his opponents going forward, and it's probably wise to expect more peaks and valleys during his freshman campaign. Still, he's flashing nice fantasy upside. Montgomery lines up to face the Blue Jays at Rogers Centre in his next start. |
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| May 24 2017 | Montgomery allowed one earned run on two hits and no walks in a 6-2 loss to Kansas City on Tuesday. He struck out six and didn't factor into the decision. | Montgomery was brilliant in this one, working into the seventh inning while allowing only two baserunners in the contest. The bullpen took over and promptly blew the game, so Montgomery was stuck with the no-decision. Still, it was a promising effort from the young southpaw, who saw his ERA drop to 4.30 on the season. He'll make his next start on Sunday at home against Oakland. |
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| May 18 2017 | Montgomery (2-3) allowed five runs on four hits and three walks across five innings during Thursday's 5-1 loss to the Royals. He struck out four. | Montgomery recorded three separate one-two-three innings, but a two-run rally in the second and a three-run home run by Mike Moustakas in the fifth amounted to a season high in earned runs on his ledger. He was in the strike zone at a 65 percent clip and gave up just the one extra-base hit, but his inability to work from the stretch cost him in this one. This was Montgomery's roughest outing of the season, raising his ERA to 4.81, and he will look to get back on track Tuesday against this same Royals club at home. |
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| May 12 2017 | Montgomery (2-2) allowed four runs on eight hits and one walk while striking out seven across six innings to take the loss Friday against the Astros. | Montgomery gave up a three-run homer to Brian McCann, and with the Yankees bats being silenced, he suffered his second loss of the season. He's only posted two quality starts over his last four outings, but his 4.19 ERA this year, along with 22 strikeouts over his last 23.2 innings, are making him a useful fantasy option. He'll make his next start Thursday against the Royals. |
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