Reasons the Red Sox need to sign Jordan Montgomery in light of the poor offseason

11/02/2024 Raymond Boston Red Sox 0

PHOENIX, AZ - NOVEMBER 01: Jordan Montgomery #52 of the Texas Rangers holds the Commissioner's Trophy after winning Game 5 of the 2023 World Series between the Texas Rangers and the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Rangers defeated the Diamondbacks 5-0 to win the World Series. (Photo by Rob Tringali/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Jordan Montgomery is a must-sign for the Red Sox Through Quintin Allen

Fans of the Boston Red Sox are scratching their heads during this free agency season because the team hasn’t had much success lately. The Baltimore Orioles and New York Yankees are both improving this winter, making the American League East perhaps the most competitive baseball division. The Boston Red Sox? Well, they haven’t really accomplished much

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Alex Verdugo was moved to the Yankees and Chris Sale was traded to the Atlanta Braves by the club. They signed Lucas Giolito in free agency, acquired rookie infielder Vaughn Grissom in the Sale trade, and acquired power-hitting outfielder Tyler O’Neill from the St. Louis Cardinals in a trade. That is all in all.

Pitching is certainly needed by the Red Sox. Giolito had a very bad 2023 season and isn’t exactly reliable. After Sale left, James Paxton joined with the Los Angeles Dodgers, where he essentially became their ace. The other arms in their rotation are Kutter Crawford, Tanner Houck, Brayan Bello, and Garrett Whitlock.

The best starter still available on the free market is Jordan Montgomery, and Boston ought to go out and get him.The Yankees Didn't Trust Him to Pitch Playoff Games. They Were Very Wrong. - WSJ

After spending a lot of time elsewhere last season, Montgomery joined the Texas Rangers in the second half and contributed to their World Series victory. Between stints with the Cardinals and the Rangers, the left-hander went 10-11 with a 3.20 ERA in 32 starts, walking 48 and striking out 166 in 188.2 innings. Montgomery was a workaholic with both ball clubs every sixth day.

The Red Sox, Angels, Giants, and Phillies are just a few of the teams interested in Montgomery. Texas is also very much in the running for the former Yankee. The former Yankee has been drawing a lot of interest on the open market. But he needs to be the Red Sox’s top priority. While Montgomery has never been a staff ace, he might become one for Alex Cora because, let’s face it, they don’t really have a standout choice.
The veteran has a 3.68 ERA across his career with seven years of service. He made 11 starts during the regular season with Texas, compiling a 2.79 ERA. He was also very dominant in the postseason. Montgomery is not only a fantastic player for the Red Sox, but he alsohas a record in the playoffs, should Boston advance.