The Diamondbacks pitcher doesn't seem too happy with former agent Scott Boras.
starter Jordan Montgomery was among the latest to sign in this year's crop of free agents. Much like the other clients of agent Scott Boras, Montgomery held out in hopes of a high-end contract for much of the offseason before ultimately signing a one-year deal to pitch in Arizona.
With free agency potentially looming once again for the 31-year-old, Montgomery didn't mince words when discussing how last year's trip to the open market went. "Obviously, Boras kind of butchered it, so I'm just trying to move on from the offseason and try to forget it," Montgomery told Mac Cerullo ofMontgomery signed a one-year deal with the Diamondbacks that included a player option for the 2025 season. He's pocketing $25 million this year and could stand to earn the same figure in '25 if he picks up the option.
Alternatively, he could return to free agency and have another shot at a long-term contract, though his struggles on the field this year will certainly impact his earning potential.In '24, Montgomery has logged a 6.44 ERA across 19 starts, striking out 67 batters in 95 innings. He's recorded a -1.5 WAR, in what has been the worst season of his MLB career.
It's clear he's disappointed not to have capitalized on his market last free agency, when he was coming off a World Series-winning campaign with the Texas Rangers during which he had a 3.20 ERA across 32 starts.Karl Rasmussen is a staff writer for the Breaking and Trending News team for Sports Illustrated. A University of Oregon alum who joined SI in February 2023, his work has appeared on 12up and ClutchPoints. Rasmussen is a loyal Tottenham, Jets, Yankees and Ducks fan.
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