Christian Montes De Oca

39+2⁄3 innings pitched. ^[1]

In 2023, Montes De Oca made 43 appearances out of the bullpen for the rookie-level Arizona Complex League Diamondbacks and Double-A Amarillo Sod Poodles, logging a 2-3 record and 4.82 ERA with 56 strikeouts and nine saves. ^[2] He split the 2024 season between Amarillo and the Triple-A Reno Aces. In 50 relief outings for the two affiliates, Montes De Oca compiled a 4-5 record and 4.87 ERA with 53 strikeouts and 10 saves across 61 innings of work. ^[3]

Montes De Oca began the 2025 season with Triple-A Reno. On May 16, he was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time. ^[4] He was optioned back to Reno on May 22, without having made an appearance with Arizona, briefly becoming a phantom ballplayer. ^[5] On June 7, the Diamondbacks recalled Montes de Oca to serve as the 27th man for the team's doubleheader against the Cincinnati Reds. ^[6] He made his major league debut the same day, pitching 2+2⁄3 scoreless innings in relief. ^[7] Montes De Oca was placed on the injured list on June 10, due to right elbow inflammation. ^[8] On June 14, it was announced that Montes De Oca would require lower back surgery, a procedure that was likely to rule him out for the remainder of the season. ^[9]

References

1. "Christian Montes De Oca - Stats - Pitching". fangraphs.com. Retrieved October 11, 2025.
2. "Christian Montes De Oca Stats & Scouting Report". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved October 11, 2025.
3. "Christian Montes De Oca - Baseball Statistics". thebaseballcube.com. Retrieved October 11, 2025.
4. "Diamondbacks Place Eduardo Rodríguez On IL With Shoulder Inflammation". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved May 23, 2025.
5. "D-backs Roster & Staff: Transactions". MLB.com. Arizona Diamondbacks. May 2025. Retrieved May 24, 2025.
6. "Diamondbacks Select Aramis Garcia". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved June 7, 2025.
7. Fishman, Steve (June 7, 2025). "Diamondbacks blown out in 13-1 drubbing to Reds, Ryne Nelson struggles in start". arizonasports.com. Retrieved June 8, 2025.
8. "Diamondbacks Place Justin Martínez On IL With UCL Sprain". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved June 15, 2025.
9. "Christian Montes De Oca To Undergo Lower Back Surgery". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved June 15, 2025.

External links

• Career statistics from MLB  ·  Baseball Reference (Minors)  ·  Baseball Almanac

Christian Montes De Oca
Arizona Diamondbacks – No. 59
Pitcher
Born: (1999-08-30) August 30, 1999 (age 26) Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Bats: Right Throws: Right
MLB debut
June 7, 2025, for the Arizona Diamondbacks

v t e Arizona Diamondbacks current roster
Active roster	1 Jorge Barrosa 2 Geraldo Perdomo 4 Ketel Marte 5 Alek Thomas 6 Ildemaro Vargas 7 Corbin Carroll 8 James McCann 9 Blaze Alexander 10 Jordan Lawlar 12 Lourdes Gurriel Jr. 13 Tim Tawa 14 Gabriel Moreno 19 Ryne Nelson 23 Zac Gallen 24 Kyle Nelson 25 Adrian Del Castillo 27 Andrew Saalfrank 28 Tyler Locklear 31 Jake McCarthy 32 Brandon Pfaadt 40 Bryce Jarvis 43 Kyle Backhus 45 Yilber Díaz 46 John Curtiss 50 Philip Abner 52 Juan Burgos 54 Taylor Rashi 55 Brandyn Garcia 56 Andrew Hoffmann 57 Eduardo Rodríguez 60 Casey Kelly 61 Nabil Crismatt 65 Connor Kaiser 66 Austin Pope 67 Juan Morillo 68 Jalen Beeks 81 Ryan Thompson 99 Drey Jameson -- Elvin Rodríguez -- Gus Varland
60-day injured list	26 Pavin Smith 33 A. J. Puk 37 Kevin Ginkel 39 Corbin Burnes 47 Tommy Henry 48 Blake Walston 59 Christian Montes De Oca 63 Justin Martínez 64 Cristian Mena
Restricted list	85 Joe Elbis
Coaching staff	Manager 17 Torey Lovullo Bench coach 82 Jeff Banister Hitting 74 Joe Mather Assistant hitting 73 Travis Denker Assistant hitting 75 Damion Easley Pitching 77 Brian Kaplan Assistant pitching 72 Owen Dew First base 36 Dave McKay Third base 71 Tim Bogar Infield 88 Shaun Larkin Bullpen 76 Wellington Cepeda Field coordinator 75 Rick Short