Jordan Montgomery ‘Prefers’ to Sign With Texas Rangers in Free Agency
While the Texas Rangers and New York Yankees appear to be top two suitors for Jordan Montgomery, the free-agent starting pitcher could be leaning in one direction.
And that would make the World Series champions quite happy.
Montgomery is reportedly keen on a return to the Rangers, according to a NJ.com’s Randy Miller. The Yankees, where Montgomery also previously pitched, have targeted the left-hander.
The question is whether the Rangers have the financial resources to make that happen.
Scherzer Undergoes Surgery, Won’t Start 2024 On Time
Texas Rangers starter Max Scherzer underwent surgery to repair a herniated disc in his back, which will delay his start to the 2024 season. General manager Chris Young said the club and Scherzer tried “multiple conservative treatments in pain management” before resorting to surgery, according to MLB.com.
The surgery will likely means that Scherzer won’t be ready to pitch until June or July.
The 39-year-old right-hander has dealt with several injuries, including his back and shoulder, since joining the Rangers before the trade deadline in a deal with the New York Mets. He made three postseason appearances before being shut down during the World Series with back trouble.
Former Rangers All-Star Announces Retirement After 2024
Former Texas Rangers centerpiece Shin-Soo Choo announced he’ll retire after the 2024 season.
Choo, 41, played 16 seasons in the Majors, including the final seven with the Rangers. He was a very respected player in the Texas clubhouse.
He has played with the SSG Landers in the Korean Baseball Organizations since 2021. He batted .254 with 12 home runs, and 41 RBI in 2023.
He batted .260 with 114 homers and 355 RBI in seven seasons in Arlington and earned an All-Star selection in 2018. After coming up through the Seattle Mariners organization, Choo played seven seasons with the Cleveland before playing with Cincinnati in 2013. He signed as a free agent with the Rangers in December 2013.
