Jordan Montgomery, Texas Rangers Destined for Reunion in Free Agency?
The pursuit of Jordan Montgomery on the free-agent market is intense, with a number of high-profile clubs interested in the left-hander who helped the Texas Rangers win their first World Series.
The New York Yankees, St. Louis Cardinals and Boston Red Sox are among the rumored suitors. Montgomery previously pitched for the Yankees and Cardinals.
Mark Feinsand of MLB.com believes the reunion that makes the most sense is Montgomery and the Rangers:
Montgomery pitched well for the Rangers after the Trade Deadline, going 4-2 with a 2.79 ERA in 11 regular-season starts. Jacob deGrom won’t return until at least next August, Martín Pérez is a free agent and both Max Scherzer and Andrew Heaney will be free agents next winter, so the Rangers could sign Montgomery – who was impressive in the postseason – to a multi-year deal to fortify the rotation moving forward.
Feinsand also listed the potential free-agent returns for all 30 teams. As far the American League West goes, he offered up Houston Astros (RHP Hector Neris), Los Angeles Angels (RHP/DH Shohei Ohtani), Seattle Mariners (C Tom Murphy) and Oakland Athletics (2B/LF Tony Kemp).
As far as Montgomery, the price tag is expected to go over $100 million, but, as noted, the rotation should have openings for 2025. Texas could be in the market, either via free agency or trade, for starters such as Brandon Woodruff and Corbin Burnes – both pitched for the Milwaukee Brewers this past season – or Dylan Cease of the Chicago White Sox.
The Rangers also appear prepared to spend a good chunk on relief help, with San Diego Padres free-agent closer Josh Hader rumored to be headed to Texas.
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