No team wants to do what they have done with left-hander Jordan Montgomery, who was pushed into a bullpen role on Sunday. Montgomery is owed $22.5 million this season, the second-highest salary of anyone on the roster, and yet he will be opening the year in a long relief role.

Montgomery was part of the 2023 World Series-winning Texas Rangers after he was traded from the St. Louis Cardinals in July of that season. Coincidentally, he pitched against the Diamondbacks in Game 2 of the World Series, giving up a 9-1 loss.

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Jordan Montgomery will undergo Tommy John surgery and miss the entire 2025 MLB season.

BOTTOM LINE: The Arizona Diamondbacks square off against the Chicago Cubs on Saturday. Arizona had an 89-73 record overall and a 44-37 record in home games last season. The Diamondbacks averaged 3.2 extra base hits per game, including 1.3 home runs.

An MRI revealed the worst for Montgomery, whose career has taken a turn since his role in helping Texas win the 2023 World Series.

In a shocking turn of events, Arizona Diamondbacks’ left-hander Jordan Montgomery is set to undergo Tommy John surgery, effectively sidelining him for the remainder of the 2023 season. As reported by Jack Sommers of Arizona Diamondbacks On SI, Dr. Keith Meister will perform the surgery, marking a significant setback for the player and the team.

Diamondbacks starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery had his season cut short before it even began. The emotional ex-Yankee left-hander stood in front of his locker Tuesday telling reporters that he would be getting Tommy John surgery and would miss the entire 2025 season.

El zurdo de los Diamondbacks Jordan Montgomery, se someterá a una cirugía Tommy John por segunda vez y se perderá la temporada 2025. Montgomery informó a

Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander Jordan Montgomery will undergo Tommy John surgery next week.