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Diamondbacks' Jordan Montgomery to Miss 2025 Season After Second Tommy John Surgery

The left-hander confirmed the procedure following spring training struggles and a history of elbow issues.

DENVER, COLORADO - SEPTEMBER 17: Jordan Montgomery #52 of the Arizona Diamondbacks pitches in the first inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Coors Field on September 17, 2024 in Denver, Colorado.
DENVER, COLORADO - SEPTEMBER 17: Jordan Montgomery #52 of the Arizona Diamondbacks pitches in the first inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on September 17, 2024 in Denver, Colorado.
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JULY 06: Starting pitcher Tyler Anderson #31 of the Los Angeles Angels throws in the first inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on July 06, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.
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Overview

  • Jordan Montgomery announced he will undergo Tommy John surgery for the second time, sidelining him for the entire 2025 MLB season.
  • The decision follows a difficult spring training in which Montgomery posted a 15.00 ERA over three innings across two appearances.
  • Montgomery previously underwent Tommy John surgery in 2018 while with the New York Yankees, returning to MLB action in 2019.
  • The Arizona Diamondbacks signed Montgomery to a two-year, $47.5 million contract, which included a $22.5 million player option he exercised for 2025.
  • Team owner Ken Kendrick has publicly acknowledged the signing as a mistake after Montgomery's underwhelming 2024 season, marked by an ERA of 6.23.