Rangers adding Montgomery in another pitching splash (source)

The Rangers haven’t confirmed the deal.

Per MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand, they’re additionally reportedly getting right-hander Chris Stratton from the Cards, with the Rangers sending two high 30 prospects — righty Tekoah Roby and infielder Thomas Saggese — and lefty pitcher John King to St. Louis. Roby and Saggese are the No. 11 and No. 14 ranked prospects within the Rangers’ system, per MLB Pipeline. 

Montgomery, who pitched for the Yankees over five-plus seasons earlier than being despatched to St. Louis final 12 months for Harrison Bader, will likely be a free agent on the finish of this season after signing a one-year, $10 million cope with the Cardinals for 2023. He has a 3.42 ERA (126 ERA+) and 108 strikeouts over 21 begins this 12 months.