Well…so the D-backs are clearly not going anywhere in terms of a World Series berth.
Arizona Diamondbacks left-handed pitcher jordan montgomery Reports Tuesday night said he had agreed to a one-year, $25 million contract with a player option for a possible second season. ESPN.
The D-backs won the National League championship last season, and this move increases their chances of winning this year’s Fall Classic. With this move, Arizona will take Montgomery from the Texas Rangers, who defeated Arizona in the 2023 World Series. . (Related: Miami Dolphins offer Odell Beckham Jr. a completely confusing transfer, but I’m in favor)
Montgomery’s market was expected to be high after his dominant performance last season, and that’s exactly what happened with a $25 million contract and a possible $20 million player option.
In the 2023 season, Montgomery posted a career-best 3.20 ERA in 188 2/3 innings, his last 67 2/3 with the Rangers following a deadline trade from the St. Louis Cardinals. That dominance continued in the playoffs, with Montgomery pitching seven shutout innings against the Tampa Bay Rays in the Wild Card Round. He went on to pitch 14 innings in the ALCS, ultimately leading the Rangers to a World Series victory.
BREAKING: Left-handed starter Jordan Montgomery and the Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to a free agent contract, with physical negotiations pending, sources told ESPN.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) March 27, 2024
Zac Gallen, meryl kelly, Brandon Furt And now, with the addition of Jordan Montgomery, the Diamondbacks’ rotation is solid.and imagine Eduardo Rodriguez There were no injuries.
Lord have mercy, Arizona is working with monsters!
