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4+2⁄3 innings, striking out seven. [16] On April 17, in his second major league start, Montgomery earned his first major league win against the Chicago White Sox. [17] On June 9 against the Baltimore Orioles, Montgomery pitched a career-high seven innings and struck out a career-high eight batters. [18] Montgomery tied those same career highs in a June 26 start against the White Sox. [19] Prior to the All-Star Break, Montgomery pitched to a 3.65 ERA, striking out 87 batters in 91+1⁄3 innings. [20] On July 25, against the Cincinnati Reds, Montgomery took a no-hitter into the sixth inning before Scott Schebler hit a double to break up the bid. [21] On August 6, he was optioned to Triple-A. [22] He was recalled on August 11 after CC Sabathia suffered a knee injury. [23] On August 12, Montgomery was struck in the head by an errant foul ball during batting practice while signing autographs prior to the game; [24] he was not seriously hurt. [25] In 29 starts in 2017, Montgomery finished with a 9–7 record and a 3.88 ERA. [26]

On May 1, 2018, Montgomery left a game against the Houston Astros after one inning due to elbow tightness. He went on the disabled list the next day with a flexor strain and he would miss six to eight weeks. [27] However, on June 5, it was announced that Montgomery tore his ulnar collateral ligament while throwing on flat ground during rehab a few days prior and would undergo Tommy John surgery, ending his season. [28] In six starts in 2018, Montgomery finished with a 2–0 record and a 3.62 ERA. [29]

Montgomery started the 2019 season on the 60-day injured list while still recovering from the previous season's surgery. He returned to the Yankees on September 15. [30] In 2020, Montgomery pitched to a 5.11 ERA with 47 strikeouts in 44 innings pitched, while on defense he led all AL pitchers in errors, with three. [31] In 2021, Montgomery had a 6–7 record and 3.83 ERA in 157+1⁄3 innings. [32] [33]

St. Louis Cardinals (2022–2023)

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Montgomery with the St. Louis Cardinals in 2022

The Yankees traded Montgomery to the St. Louis Cardinals for Harrison Bader and a player to be named later or cash considerations on August 2, 2022. [34] He made his Cardinal debut on August 6, throwing five scoreless innings before being taken out due to cramping caused by dehydration, versus the Yankees in a 1–0 win for the Cardinals at Busch Stadium. [35] On August 22, 2022, Montgomery pitched his first complete game in the major leagues, a one-hit, 99-pitch Maddux against the Chicago Cubs. [36] He finished the 2022 season with a 9–6 record and a 3.48 ERA in 32 games started. [37] The Cardinals qualified for the 2022 MLB postseason and Montgomery pitched in relief for the Cardinals in Game 2 of the 2022 NL Wild Card Series, as the Philadelphia Phillies swept the Cardinals, two games to none. [38]

On January 13, 2023, Montgomery agreed to a one-year, $10 million contract with the Cardinals, avoiding salary arbitration. [39] He had a 6–9 record and a 3.42 ERA in 21 starts for the Cardinals. [37]

Texas Rangers (2023)

On July 30, 2023, the Cardinals traded Montgomery and Chris Stratton to the Texas Rangers in exchange for John King, Tekoah Roby, and Thomas Saggese. [40] He wore uniform number 52 to honor former teammate CC Sabathia. [41] Montgomery started 11 games for the Rangers, pitching to a 2.79 ERA. [42] For the regular season, Montgomery set career-highs with 10 wins, a 3.20 ERA, 166 strikeouts, and 188+2⁄3 innings pitched. [43]

The Rangers made the 2023 MLB postseason and Montgomery started Game 1 of the 2023 American League Wild Card Series. [44] On November 1, Montgomery won the first World Series championship of his career. It was also the first World Series victory in Rangers' franchise history. [45] Montgomery had a 2.90 ERA in 31 innings in the postseason. [46]

Arizona Diamondbacks (2024–present)

On March 29, 2024, Montgomery signed a one-year, $25 million contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks that also included a $20 million vesting player option for the 2025 season. [47] He was optioned to Triple-A Reno Aces to begin the season. On April 11, Montgomery fired his agent, Scott Boras. [48]

Personal life

Montgomery has two older brothers. [4] He met his wife, Mckenzie ( née Dirr), in 2017 when they were introduced by a teammate of Montgomery's. [49] They married in December 2022. [50] She studied medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina. [51]

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Jordan Montgomery
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Montgomery with the New York Yankees in 2017
Arizona Diamondbacks – No. 52
Pitcher
Born: (1992-12-27) December 27, 1992 (age 31)
Sumter, South Carolina, U.S.
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
MLB debut
April 12, 2017, for the New York Yankees
Manager
15 Bruce Bochy
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