Rangers Reunite with World Series Pitcher Montgomery

Left-hander Jordan Montgomery agrees to one-year, $1.25 million deal with Texas

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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The Texas Rangers have reportedly agreed to a one-year, $1.25 million contract with left-handed pitcher Jordan Montgomery, who helped the team win the 2023 World Series. Montgomery, who is still rehabbing from Tommy John surgery, is expected to join the Rangers' pitching staff later in the 2026 season.

Why it matters

Montgomery was a key contributor to the Rangers' 2023 World Series championship run, and his return to the team bolsters their pitching rotation as they look to defend their title. The Rangers are hoping Montgomery can regain the form that made him a reliable starter from 2021-2023 before his injury struggles in 2024 and 2025.

The details

Montgomery, a fourth-round draft pick by the Yankees in 2014, had a breakout 2023 season, posting a 3.20 ERA over 32 starts and 188.2 innings. He was even better in the playoffs, going 3-1 with a 2.90 ERA to help the Rangers win their first World Series championship. However, Montgomery struggled in 2024 with the Diamondbacks, registering a 6.23 ERA, before undergoing Tommy John surgery. The Rangers are hoping he can bounce back and provide rotation depth once he completes his rehab.

  • Montgomery underwent Tommy John surgery in April 2025.
  • Montgomery is expected to join the Rangers' pitching staff later in the 2026 season.

The players

Jordan Montgomery

A left-handed pitcher who helped the Texas Rangers win the 2023 World Series. He is currently rehabbing from his second Tommy John surgery.

Texas Rangers

The Major League Baseball team that won the 2023 World Series and has now re-signed pitcher Jordan Montgomery to a one-year deal.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

What’s next

The Rangers will monitor Montgomery's rehab progress and determine when he will be ready to join the team's pitching rotation during the 2026 season.

The takeaway

The Rangers are making a calculated gamble on Montgomery, betting that he can regain his 2023 form after recovering from his second Tommy John surgery. If he can, he could provide a major boost to their pitching staff as they look to defend their World Series title.