Red Sox targeting Jordan Montgomery for pitching upgrade

The Boston Red Sox have had a strong offseason so far, signing several key players, including Alex Bregman and Aroldis Chapman. They also traded for pitcher Garrett Crochet. If their injured pitchers recover well, the rotation may include Crochet, Walker Buehler, Lucas Giolito, and Tanner Houck. However, the Red Sox might still need help with their pitching. Last offseason, they showed interest in left-hander Jordan Montgomery, who eventually signed with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Now, analyst Zachary D. Rymer believes a trade for Montgomery is likely. He notes that the pitcher is struggling to find his role in Arizona. Montgomery has had a difficult time since owner Ken Kendrick criticized him last year. He has underperformed with a record of 8-7 and a 6.23 ERA during his time with the Diamondbacks. With his future uncertain, this could be the right moment for the Red Sox to reach out to Arizona. Returning to Boston would be familiar for Montgomery, as he previously played for the New York Yankees. He also has personal ties to the area, as his wife worked at a Boston hospital. Bringing in Montgomery could provide the Red Sox with a reliable veteran starter, especially beneficial as they deal with injuries in their rotation. It remains to be seen whether they will pursue this potential trade.