JORDAN MONTGOMERY NEWS

Being demoted to bullpen The Diamondbacks will move Montgomery to the bullpen, John Gambadoro of 98.7 FM Phoenix reports.

Impact Montgomery has never got on track after signing late with Arizona and not making his season debut until late April. The left-hander has posted an ugly 6.44 ERA and 67:36 K:BB over 95 innings covering 19 starts, and with Ryne Nelson thriving of late, Nelson will retain his spot in the rotation while Montgomery moves to long relief.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to bullpen The Diamondbacks plan to move Montgomery to the bullpen beginning with this weekend's series in Boston, John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM reports.

Impact Montgomery has never got on track after signing late in spring training with Arizona and not making his season debut until late April. The left-hander has posted an ugly 6.44 ERA and 67:36 K:BB over 95 innings covering 19 starts, and with Ryne Nelson thriving of late, Nelson will retain his spot in the rotation while Montgomery moves to a long-relief role.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Serves up six runs against Marlins Montgomery allowed six runs on 10 hits and one walk while striking out four batters over 5.2 innings in a no-decision against Miami on Wednesday.

Impact Most of the damage against Montgomery came in the fourth inning, when the Marlins pounded out four runs on five hits, including three extra-base knocks. The southpaw at least managed to hang around nearly two additional frames to reduce the burden on Arizona's bullpen, but the 10 total hits he allowed tied a season-worst mark. Montgomery has been prone to blow-ups this season, yielding at least six earned runs on six different occasions. That's a big reason why his ERA sits at an unsightly 6.44 through 95 innings.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks try to sweep 3-game series against the Marlins

The Arizona Diamondbacks will try to sweep a three-game series with a win over the Miami Marlins

AUGUST 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Racks up eight K's in win Montgomery (8-6) picked up the win Wednesday against Colorado, allowing three earned runs on five hits and three walks while striking out eight in six innings.

Impact Montgomery had one of his best starts of the season Wednesday, notching his first quality start since June 21 while registering a season-high eight punch outs. While Wednesday's outing was encouraging, the 31-year-old will need to clean up his control to become more consistent -- Montgomery has now issued multiple free passes in four-consecutive starts and his 3.46 BB/9 this season is a far-cry from his career mark of 2.57. The southpaw owns an ugly 6.25 ERA, 1.66 WHIP and 63:35 K:BB across 89.1 innings (18 starts) this season. Montgomery will look to build momentum in his next scheduled start, a favorable matchup in Miami early next week.

AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE

Rockies take road slide into matchup against the Diamondbacks

The Colorado Rockies will look to end their four-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Arizona Diamondbacks

AUGUST 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Jordan Montgomery talks team loss to Philadelphia Phillies Jordan Montgomery did not allow a run through five innings and was an out away from escaping six full innings with just one run. The DBacks...

AUGUST 9 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Falls apart late Montgomery (7-6) took the loss against the Phillies on Thursday, allowing four runs on eight hits and three walks over 5.2 innings. He struck out four.

Impact Montgomery allowed at least one hit in each of the first five innings but managed to keep the Phillies off the board over that stretch while pitching his way out of multiple jams. However, they would finally get to the veteran lefty in the sixth after he hit Nick Castellanos with a pitch in the second at-bat and then failed to retire three of the next four batters before being relieved by Dylan Florio with two outs. Three of the four runs charged to Montgomery came across after he left the contest and he's now failed to make it through six innings in five consecutive starts. Montgomery has also issued multiple walks in each of his last three outings while posting only eight strikeouts over that stretch.

AUGUST 9 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies meet the Diamondbacks following Schwarber's 3-home run game

The Philadelphia Phillies play the Arizona Diamondbacks after Kyle Schwarber hit three home runs on Wednesday in a 9-4 win over the Dodgers

AUGUST 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Looks good in rain-shortened start Montgomery did not factor into the decision in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Pirates, allowing one run on one hit and two walks over three innings. He struck out three.

Impact The veteran southpaw was looking sharp until rain created a 68-minute delay in the middle of the fourth inning, ending Montgomery's day prematurely. While the delay was out of his control, he hasn't been able to give Arizona much length even under ideal conditions -- Montgomery's completed six innings only once in his last nine trips to the mound, posting a brutal 8.20 ERA, 1.93 WHIP and 27:17 K:BB through 37.1 innings over that stretch. He'll try to build on Saturday's performance in his next start, which is scheduled to come at home next week against the Phillies.

AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE

Has Jordan Montgomery worked out his problems? DBacks starter on his rain-shortened start Diamondbacks left-hander Jordan Montgomery talks about his three-inning, rain-shortened start on Saturday night, an outing he viewed as a st...

AUGUST 4 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Bryan Reynolds, Joey Bart homer in the Pirates' 4-2 victory over the Diamondbacks

Bryan Reynolds and Joey Bart homered and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-2 on Saturday night

AUGUST 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cruz leads Pirates against the Diamondbacks after 5-hit game

The Pittsburgh Pirates play the Arizona Diamondbacks after Oneil Cruz had five hits against the Diamondbacks on Friday

AUGUST 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stumbles early Monday Montgomery allowed six runs on nine hits and three walks while striking out one over four innings in a no-decision versus the Nationals.

Impact Montgomery put Arizona in a 5-0 hole before the team's offense had an at-bat. He was able to stretch out to 78 pitches (49 strikes) in his second start back from knee inflammation, but this was a discouraging performance. He was spared the loss when the Diamondbacks completed their comeback in the ninth inning. The veteran southpaw has a 6.51 ERA, 1.69 WHIP and 48:27 K:BB through 15 starts this season. He's projected for a road start at Pittsburgh this weekend.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Stumbles early Monday Montgomery allowed six runs on nine hits and three walks while striking out one over four innings in a no-decision versus the Nationals.

Impact Montgomery put Arizona in a 5-0 hole before the team's offense had an at-bat. He was able to stretch out to 78 pitches (49 strikes) in his second start back from knee inflammation, but this was a discouraging performance. He was spared the loss when the Diamondbacks completed their comeback in the ninth inning. The veteran southpaw has a 6.51 ERA, 1.69 WHIP and 48:27 K:BB through 15 starts this season. He's projected for a road start at Pittsburgh this weekend.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks open 3-game series with the Nationals

The Arizona Diamondbacks start a three-game series at home against the Washington Nationals on Monday

JULY 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Earns win in return Montgomery (7-5) earned the win Tuesday over the Royals, allowing one run on three hits and a walk while striking out two over five innings.

Impact Montgomery missed nearly a month with right knee inflammation, but he was able to skip a rehab assignment. The southpaw threw 67 pitches (39 strikes) Tuesday and may need to build up over his next couple of starts to get back to a regular workload. In terms of performance, this was one of his best outings of the season and something to build upon in the second half. He's at a 6.11 ERA, 1.61 WHIP and 47:24 K:BB through 70.2 innings over 14 starts this season. Montgomery is lined up for a home start versus the Nationals his next time out.

JULY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Montgomery returns from injured list and pitches Diamondbacks over Royals 6-2

Jordan Montgomery allowed one run over five innings to win in his return from a layoff of nearly one month caused by a knee injury, and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Kansas Cit...

JULY 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

D-backs activate LHP Jordan Montgomery for Tuesday start Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander Jordan Montgomery was activated from the 15-day injured list and will start Tuesday night against the visit...

JULY 23 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Back from IL, starting Tuesday The Diamondbacks reinstated Montgomery (knee) from the 15-day injured list to start Tuesday against the Royals, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Impact The veteran left-hander has been on the shelf nearly a month due to right knee inflammation and is returning to Arizona's rotation without a minor-league rehab assignment. Montgomery threw 56 pitches in a simulated game Thursday and will likely face some minor workload limitations in his first couple starts back with the Diamondbacks.

JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Returning Tuesday Montgomery (knee) will start Tuesday against Kansas City, MLB.com reports.

Impact Arizona manager Torey Lovullo confirmed the news Monday. Montgomery has been working his way back since experiencing right knee soreness June 29. The left-hander has thrown a string of bullpen sessions and simulated game in preparation for Tuesday's start.

JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Royals host the Diamondbacks, try to extend home win streak

The Kansas City Royals host the Arizona Diamondbacks aiming to extend a four-game home winning streak

JULY 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On track to return early next week Montgomery (knee) is on track to rejoin the Diamondbacks' rotation early next week in Kansas City after completing a three-inning, 56-pitch simulated game Thursday, Nick Piecoro of...

Impact Montgomery has been shelved since late June with right knee inflammation, but a return is right around the corner. He will skip a rehab assignment, with the Diamondbacks deeming a trio of simulated games enough to get the veteran left-hander ramped back up. Montgomery holds a disappointing 6.44 ERA in 13 starts for Arizona this season.

JULY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Should be back after All-Star break Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said Sunday that he feels good about Montgomery's (knee) chances of returning from the 15-day injured list for the first turn through the rotatio...

Impact Montgomery threw a two-inning, 40-pitch simulated bullpen session Friday and apparently responded favorably. Though he won't have the opportunity to head out on a minor-league rehab assignment during the upcoming week due to the All-Star break, the southpaw should be able to push up his pitch count with another simulated game in Arizona. Lovullo didn't specify whether Montgomery was likely to start in the Diamondbacks' first series of the second half next weekend in Arizona or the following series in Kansas City, but the club already opened up a spot in the rotation for the 31-year-old when they optioned Slade Cecconi to Triple-A Reno on Thursday.

JULY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Throws sim game Montgomery (knee) threw a two-inning simulated game in the bullpen Friday, MLB.com reports.

Impact Montgomery threw 40 pitches in his second bullpen session of the week. The Diamondbacks believe he'll be ready to go for the first turn of the rotation following the All-Star break. The right-hander was placed on the injured list July 2 (retroactive to June 29) with right knee inflammation.

JULY 13 • ROTOWIRE