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Report: D-backs LHP Jordan Montgomery exercises player option
As anticipated, left-handed pitcher Jordan Montgomery exercised his $22.5 million player option to remain with the Arizona Diamondbacks, according to MLB.com.
A free agent after the 2023 season, Montgomery remained unsigned past the start of spring training but at the end of March, the Diamondbacks signed him to a one-year, $25 million deal with a player option for 2025.
When Montgomery signed the shorter-term deal with the aid of his then-agent Scott Boras, instead of the long-term contract he was initially hoping for, the thinking was that Montgomery would earn a long-term deal by proving his value over the course of the season.
However, the 31-year-old had a tough season, going 8-7 with a 6.23 ERA across 25 games (21 starts). He struck out just 83 batters while walking 44 in 117 innings. He also earned his first career save in September.
After the Diamondbacks were eliminated from playoff contention, Diamondbacks owner Ken Kendrick said in a radio appearance that he made a “horrible decision” to pursue Montgomery last spring.
“Let me say it the best way I can say it: If anyone wants to blame anyone for Jordan Montgomery being a Diamondback, you’re talking to the guy that should be blamed because I brought it to their attention,” Kendrick said on “Burns & Gambo.”
“I pushed for it. They agreed to it. It wasn’t in our game plan when he was signed right at the end of spring training, and looking back in hindsight, (it was) a horrible decision to have invested that money in a guy that performed as poorly as he did. It’s our biggest mistake this season from a talent standpoint, and I’m the perpetrator of that.”
Later, Arizona general manager Mike Hazen said the ultimate decision to sign Montgomery was his.
“That was a group process, and I understand why we made that decision at the time, and I believe that Jordan Montgomery will have a better year next year,” Hazen said, according to MLB.com. “It didn’t work out, but I also think next year is going to look a lot different.”
Montgomery is expected to compete with veterans Zac Gallen, Merrill Kelly and Eduardo Rodriguez, along with younger pitchers Brandon Pfaadt and Ryne Nelson.
A longtime member of the New York Yankees, Montgomery split the 2023 season between the St. Louis Cardinals and Texas Rangers and pitched to a 3.20 ERA. He made five starts and one relief appearance for Texas in the playoffs on its run to the World Series title.
Since making the big leagues in 2017, he has career marks of 46-41 with a 4.03 ERA in 166 games (161 starts).
–Field Level Media
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President Trump aids Gianni Infantino at World Cup trophy ceremony
July 19, 2026; East Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S.; U.S. President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino during the trophy presentation after the match. Mandatory Credit: Mark J Rebilas-Imagn Images EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — U.S. President Donald Trump helped FIFA President Gianni Infantino hand out awards following Spain’s 1-0 victory over Argentina at the World Cup final Sunday.
But this time, Infantino successfully kept Trump just outside the mob of La Roja players as they lifted the FIFA World Cup Trophy in celebration of their nation’s second title.
About 25 minutes after the match, Infantino, Trump and other officials emerged from the tunnel in the southeast corner of New York New Jersey Stadium and climbed the on-field stage constructed for the occasion.
Trump, who had watched the match in a luxury box with Infantino and other officials, was met with boos from the stands, but those ceased when the medal ceremony began.
Standing directly next to Infantino, Trump assisted in handing medals first to the second-place Argentine side and then to the Spanish winners.
As Spain’s squad then prepared to hoist the trophy, Trump remained on stage, but Infantino eventually jogged in his direction and beckoned him toward the stairs on the right side of the platform.
It was in contrast to last year’s final at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, when Trump remained in a mob of celebrating Chelsea players following their 3-0 triumph over Paris Saint-Germain.
The final was the only World Cup match attended by Trump, who had been more visible last fall in the buildup to the tournament, including when he was awarded the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize by Infantino at the World Cup draw last December.
That was in stark contrast to Infantino, who attended multiple matches per day during the early stages of the 104-game tournament contested by a 48-team field.
Spain won the tournament after Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute to ensure his team’s dominant performance was rewarded. It was a similar triumph to their first in a World Cup final, a 1-0 win in extra time against the Netherlands in 2010 decided by Andres Iniesta’s 116th-minute winner.
–Ian Nicholas Quillen, Field Level Media
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Reports: Packers DT Devonte Wyatt agrees to 3-year, $57M extension
Nov 27, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt (95) is carted off the field after an injury against the Detroit Lions during the third quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images The Green Bay Packers and defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt agreed to a three-year, $57 million extension on Monday, according to multiple reports.
The extension begins with the 2027 season. Wyatt will make $12.94 million this season in the fifth and final season of his rookie contract.
Wyatt, 28, played in just 10 games last season due to sustaining a broken fibula and torn ankle ligaments during a Thanksgiving Day contest against the Detroit Lions. He had 27 tackles, four sacks and six stops for losses.
Wyatt has played 57 games (15 starts) for Green Bay over four seasons and has 101 tackles, 16 sacks and three fumble recoveries. He also had 21 tackles for losses.
Wyatt is expected to be ready for the start training camp after missing Green Bay’s offseason program. He was a first-round pick (28th overall) by the Packers in 2022.
–Field Level Media
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Reports: Packers DT Devonte Wyatt agrees to 3-year, $57M extension
Nov 27, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt (95) is carted off the field after an injury against the Detroit Lions during the third quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images The Green Bay Packers and defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt agreed to a three-year, $57 million extension on Monday, according to multiple reports.
The extension begins with the 2027 season. Wyatt will make $12.94 million this season in the fifth and final season of his rookie contract.
Wyatt, 28, played in just 10 games last season due to sustaining a broken fibula and torn ankle ligaments during a Thanksgiving Day contest against the Detroit Lions. He had 27 tackles, four sacks and six stops for losses.
Wyatt has played 57 games (15 starts) for Green Bay over four seasons and has 101 tackles, 16 sacks and three fumble recoveries. He also had 21 tackles for losses.
Wyatt is expected to be ready for the start training camp after missing Green Bay’s offseason program. He was a first-round pick (28th overall) by the Packers in 2022.
–Field Level Media
President Trump aids Gianni Infantino at World Cup trophy ceremony
Reports: Packers DT Devonte Wyatt agrees to 3-year, $57M extension
