The San Francisco Giants’ pitching woes have gone from bad to worse.
In yet another gut punch to an already injury-plagued rotation, the Giants have officially lost one of their key rental starters to a devastating injury, dealing a major setback to their playoff hopes in the process. The team confirmed today that veteran right-hander Jordan Montgomery will be sidelined indefinitely after suffering a significant forearm strain that could potentially keep him out for the remainder of the season.
Montgomery, who was brought in as a midseason addition to bolster the Giants’ rotation, had quickly become a stabilizing presence on the mound. But during his most recent outing, he grimaced in discomfort after a pitch and was immediately pulled from the game. Subsequent imaging revealed the severity of the injury, prompting the team to shut him down immediately.
“It’s tough,” manager Bob Melvin said during a press conference. “Jordan was giving us quality innings and veteran leadership every fifth day. Losing him at this stage is a big blow.”
The 31-year-old lefty had shown flashes of his top form in recent starts, offering consistency and poise amidst a rotation that’s been riddled with health concerns all season. Already without Alex Cobb and dealing with recurring issues from other arms like Keaton Winn and Robbie Ray (still working his way back), the Giants are now facing a rotation crisis at a pivotal point in the season.
Montgomery’s injury not only leaves a glaring hole in the rotation, but also complicates the team’s plans moving forward. With the trade deadline rental now likely unavailable, San Francisco must lean heavily on inexperienced arms or consider an emergency addition via free agency or waivers — a difficult task this late in the year.
“This team has fought through adversity all season,” said President of Baseball Operations Farhan Zaidi. “We’ll continue to evaluate all our options, but obviously, losing Jordan hurts — he’s been everything we hoped for when we brought him in.”
The Giants currently sit in a tight Wild Card race, and losing Montgomery makes the path to October that much steeper. With time running out and rotation depth being tested to its limits, San Francisco’s ability to stay in the hunt may hinge on how quickly — and effectively — they can regroup.
For now, Giants fans can only hope that the rest of the pitching staff can weather the storm. But one thing is clear: the loss of Jordan Montgomery is a crushing setback at the worst possible time.
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