Former Red Sox target ace's value has plummeted after team's decision about his future

The Boston Red Sox targeted Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Jordan Montgomery last offseason to be their ace, but couldn’t meet the money expectations, as he signed with the DBacks for one year, $22.5 million and a player option after that. 

However, according to MLB insider Jeff Passan, the DBacks are now looking to move Montgomery, and are willing to eat some of his salary after his pathetic performance this season. 

This season, in 25 games, 21 of them were starts, Montgomery posted a 6.23 ERA, an 8-7 record, and only 83 strikeouts. 

The season before, Montgomery was an ace on the Texas Rangers staff, where he helped win the 2023 World Series. Between the St. Louis Cardinals and Rangers, he started 32 games, and posted a 3.20 ERA, was 10-11, and had 166 strikeouts. 

It looks like the Sox dodged a bullet by not signing him. While the blame shouldn’t go on the DBacks since no one expected this bad performance, now they have to suffer the consequences. 

The Sox could take a chance on him if the DBacks eat a significant chunk of his contract, but it’s very doubtful.