The Diamondbacks placed Jordan Montgomery on the 60-day injured list.

Fantasy Impact

Montgomery will miss the entire season after undergoing Tommy John surgery.

Jordan Montgomery will undergo Tommy John surgery next week, ruling him out for the 2025 season and part of 2026.

Fantasy Impact

Montgomery was set to open the season in the bullpen and was looking to rebound after posting a 6.23 ERA over 117 innings last year. He is expected to return to the mound sometime in 2026.

Jordan Montgomery will open the season in the Arizona bullpen.

Fantasy Impact

Montgomery and Ryne Nelson will open the season in the bullpen after losing the competition for the fifth spot in the rotation. The 32-year-old is drawing trade interest as well and could be on the move prior to Opening Day.

The Diamondbacks are getting trade calls about Jordan Montgomery, per team updates, after he threw 2.2 scoreless innings with 2 strikeouts Wednesday in his second spring start.

Fantasy Impact

Montgomery’s 2.2 scoreless innings with 3 hits, 1 walk, and 2 K’s Wednesday, post-finger strain, boost his trade buzz while vying with Brandon Pfaadt and Ryne Nelson for Arizona’s fifth rotation spot. He’s set for one more start. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues should roster him, banking on his arm for early value, whether with the Diamondbacks or a new team in 2025.

Jordan Montgomery tossed 40 pitches across two simulated innings on the backfields Thursday, per team updates, opting for a controlled session over a rained-out Cactus League start.

Fantasy Impact

Montgomery, roughed up last Saturday, used Thursday’s 40-pitch sim game to rebuild rhythm. Slated fifth in Arizona’s rotation, he’s got until April 5 to prep, thanks to an early off-day. Fantasy managers can expect a steady arm once he’s sharp, with his next Cactus League outing key to gauging readiness.