Jordan Montgomery to Undergo Tommy John Surgery, Ending 2025 Season

The Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher will miss the entire season and part of 2026, complicating team finances and removing him as a trade option.

Jordan Montgomery confirmed he will have Tommy John surgery next week, sidelining him for the 2025 season and likely part of 2026.
The injury eliminates Montgomery as a trade option for teams like the Mets and Yankees, who were exploring deals to address rotation injuries.
Montgomery struggled in 2024, posting a 6.23 ERA, and faced criticism from Diamondbacks owner Ken Kendrick, who called his signing a 'horrible decision.'
The Diamondbacks are left with a $22.5 million financial burden for 2025 but gain clarity in their rotation plans as Montgomery moves to the 60-day injured list.
This marks Montgomery's second Tommy John surgery, highlighting a broader trend of increasing pitcher injuries and reliance on the procedure in MLB.