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Jordan Montgomery Faces Surgery, Sidelined for 2025 Season

3/26/2025

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Summary

Montgomery Faces Surgery

Jordan Montgomery, pitcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks, faces a challenging road ahead as he prepares for Tommy John surgery next week, sidelining him for the entire 2025 MLB season. Following a rough 2024 marked by a 6.23 ERA, team owner Ken Kendrick has called the signing a major mistake, casting uncertainty over Montgomery's future in free agency.

Summary

Montgomery Faces Surgery

Jordan Montgomery, pitcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks, faces a challenging road ahead as he prepares for Tommy John surgery next week, sidelining him for the entire 2025 MLB season. Following a rough 2024 marked by a 6.23 ERA, team owner Ken Kendrick has called the signing a major mistake, casting uncertainty over Montgomery's future in free agency.

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Historical Context

Jordan Montgomery's upcoming Tommy John surgery highlights a trend in baseball. Since its introduction in 1974, this procedure, named after pitcher Tommy John, has transformed careers. Over 1 in 7 MLB pitchers now undergo it, often returning stronger, reshaping the game’s approach to elbow injuries.

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Montgomery Faces Surgery

Jordan Montgomery, pitcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks, faces a challenging road ahead as he prepares for Tommy John surgery next week, sidelining him for the entire 2025 MLB season. Following a rough 2024 marked by a 6.23 ERA, team owner Ken Kendrick has called the signing a major mistake, casting uncertainty over Montgomery's future in free agency.

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