Jordan Montgomery

The Texas Rangers have signed left-hander Jordan Montgomery to a one-year, $1.25 million deal.

Fantasy Impact

Montgomery returns to Texas, where he was instrumental in helping the Rangers win their first-ever World Series championship in 2023. The southpaw missed the entire 2025 season due to Tommy John surgery and will likely miss the season's first half before looking to join a crowded Rangers rotation down the stretch of the 2026 season.

The Texas Rangers agreed to a one-year deal with Jordan Montgomery on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Montgomery missed the entire 2025 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery. His current progress in rehab is unclear, but he is expected to miss the start of the 2026 season. In 2023, he pitched for the Rangers and posted a 2.79 ERA and 1.09 WHIP across 11 starts, helping them win a World Series.

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.