The Texas Rangers, aiming to defend their first-ever World Series title, have indicated that they might conclude their free-agent signings, as reported by Jon Heyman of the New York Post. This decision comes at a time when Jordan Montgomery remains unsigned.
Throughout the offseason, the Rangers have been connected to Montgomery, a key contributor to their World Series triumph. However, the team has primarily focused on strengthening their bullpen, securing the services of David Robertson and Kirby Yates. With a payroll ranking as the seventh-highest in baseball, nearing $216 million, the Rangers appear cautious about additional spending.
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Reacquiring Montgomery for their starting rotation would significantly benefit the Rangers. The left-handed pitcher demonstrated an impressive performance after being traded to Texas midway through the 2023 season. In 11 starts, Montgomery maintained a 4-2 record with a 2.79 ERA and an impressive 58/13 K/BB ratio.
His impactful regular-season contributions continued into the ALCS, where Montgomery played a crucial role in three games, starting two, amassing a 2-0 record with a 1.29 ERA and a 10/3 K/BB ratio against the Astros.
