Jordan Montgomery's disastrous stint with the Arizona Diamondbacks is likely over. Montgomery, a free agent after this season, will have Tommy John surgery next week, he told reporters Wednesday morning.

No team wants to do what they have done with left-hander Jordan Montgomery, who was pushed into a bullpen role on Sunday. Montgomery is owed $22.5 million this season, the second-highest salary of anyone on the roster, and yet he will be opening the year in a long relief role.

Montgomery was part of the 2023 World Series-winning Texas Rangers after he was traded from the St. Louis Cardinals in July of that season. Coincidentally, he pitched against the Diamondbacks in Game 2 of the World Series, giving up a 9-1 loss.

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Jordan Montgomery's 2025 is over after he said Tuesday that he will require Tommy John surgery.

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Jordan Montgomery will undergo Tommy John surgery and miss the entire 2025 MLB season.

Jordan Montgomery is headed for his second Tommy John surgery. The Arizona Diamondbacks starter shared the unfortunate news Tuesday, saying his left elbow had not been recovering very well. “Day after the last game,

An MRI revealed the worst for Montgomery, whose career has taken a turn since his role in helping Texas win the 2023 World Series.

In a shocking turn of events, Arizona Diamondbacks’ left-hander Jordan Montgomery is set to undergo Tommy John surgery, effectively sidelining him for the remainder of the 2023 season. As reported by Jack Sommers of Arizona Diamondbacks On SI, Dr. Keith Meister will perform the surgery, marking a significant setback for the player and the team.

The Arizona Diamondbacks lost to the Cleveland Guardians 3-2 in Tuesday's game, the last one before the MLB regular season opens on Thursday.