D-Backs’ Jordan Montgomery Says Scott Boras ‘Butchered’ His MLB Free Agency Talks

Andrew PetersAugust 24, 2024

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Jordan Montgomery is unhappy with the way his former agent handled free agency talks last offseason.

The Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher was candid when speaking about how last offseason went and didn’t hold back about his ex-agent, Scott Boras.

“Obviously Boras kind of butchered it, so I’m just trying to move on from the offseason and try to forget it,” Montgomery told the Boston Herald (h/t The Athletic).

Montgomery had one of the best seasons of his career during his time with the St. Louis Cardinals and Texas Rangers last year. He had a 3.20 ERA with 166 strikeouts, going 3-1 with a 2.90 ERA in the postseason to help lead the Rangers to a World Series.

After the big year, he seemed on his way to a long-term, lucrative deal in the offseason, but instead settled for a one-year, $25 million contract with the Diamondbacks that includes a $25 million player option for the 2025 season. He inked the deal just two days before Opening Day.

After Boras “butchered” his deal, Montgomery has the chance to re-enter free agency this offseason in search of something better, but he hasn’t been able to repeat his success from last year.

Through 19 starts, Montgomery has 67 strikeouts, a 6.44 ERA and an 8-6 record, far from the numbers he posted last year. His struggles have led to manager Torey Lovullo moving him to the bullpen in favor of Ryne Nelson.

Montgomery will look to finish the year strong and perhaps earn the lucrative contract he feels he deserved last offseason.