Mason Montgomery

Mason Montgomery earned the save on Monday against the Brewers.

Fantasy Impact

Montgomery worked around one hit with three strikeouts. Gregory Soto and Camilo Doval got the previous seven outs. It appears the Pirates bullpen will remain a committee for saves.

Mason Montgomery earned the save despite allowing two runs on Sunday against the Cubs.

Fantasy Impact

Montgomery allowed a two-run blast to Seiya Suzuki that cut the Pirates lead to 8-7. He was still able to help them hold onto the win. It looks like a committee still in the Pirates bullpen for saves.

Mason Montgomery earned the save in Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Brewers.

Fantasy Impact

Montgomery got the opportunity after Gregory Soto logged the save in Game 1. He worked around a walk, striking out two to earn his first save of the season.

Mason Montgomery pitched a scoreless first inning as the opener on Sunday during the Pirates' 3-2 loss to the Braves.

Fantasy Impact

Montgomery needed 25 pitches to get through the first as he allowed a pair of walks and a double to Ozzie Albies. However, he was able to strike out the struggling Austin Riley with the bases loaded to escape damage. He also struck out Ronald Acuna, Jr. for the first out of the inning. Montgomery has served as the opener in four games this season and has not allowed a run in four innings while striking out seven on those occasions. Overall, in 26 appearances this season, Montgomery has pitched to a 4.56 ERA while striking out 34 batters in 25.2 innings.

Mason Montgomery will open for the Pirates on Sunday against the Braves.

Fantasy Impact

Montgomery will take the mound to start the game. Bubba Chandler is expected to follow him in a bulk relief role.