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Veteran lefty Jordan Montgomery and Texas Rangers finalize $1.25M contract
Montgomery won't be ready for start of season while rehabbing from second elbow surgery
Feb. 13, 2026 at 11:15pm
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Veteran left-hander Jordan Montgomery and the Texas Rangers have finalized a $1.25 million contract. Montgomery, who was part of the Rangers' only World Series championship in 2023, won't be ready for the start of this season while rehabbing from a second elbow reconstruction surgery. The 33-year-old could also earn some potential performance bonuses.
Why it matters
Montgomery's signing provides the Rangers with pitching depth, especially as he recovers from his second elbow surgery. His experience and success with the team during their 2023 World Series run make him a valuable addition, even if he's not immediately available to start the season.
The details
Montgomery was pitching for the Cardinals in 2023 when they traded him to Texas. The lefty went 4-2 with a 2.79 ERA in 11 regular-season games for the Rangers before winning two AL Championship Series games, including the Game 7 ALCS clincher in Houston. He then left in free agency and signed with the Diamondbacks, going 8-7 with a 6.23 ERA in 2024 before missing all of last season. His surgery last year was done by Dr. Keith Meister, one of the Rangers' team physicians.
- Montgomery finalized the $1.25 million contract with the Rangers on Friday, February 13, 2026.
- Montgomery won't be ready for the start of the 2026 season as he continues to rehab from his second elbow reconstruction surgery.
The players
Jordan Montgomery
A 33-year-old veteran left-handed pitcher who was part of the Rangers' 2023 World Series championship team after being a trade-deadline acquisition.
Texas Rangers
A Major League Baseball team based in Arlington, Texas that won the World Series in 2023.
What’s next
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The takeaway
This signing highlights the Rangers' commitment to building a strong pitching staff, even if it means taking on a veteran with injury concerns. Montgomery's past success with the team and his relationship with the team's medical staff make him a worthwhile gamble as the Rangers look to defend their World Series title.
