4 years agoNew York Yankees starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery is in line to start on July 29 against the Phillies, according to manager Aaron Boone. Montgomery was optioned to the team’s alternate site on Tuesday as a means to add relievers for a bullpen game on July 26, but the 27-year-old will be the team’s fifth starter this season. Montgomery is looking to build off of solid 2017 and 2018 seasons that saw him post a combined 3.84 ERA, and he’s looked good this preseason with a velocity increase on his fastball and solid secondary pitches. Fantasy owners should expect Montgomery to post an ERA below 4.00 this season with the potential for a breakout year if his velocity gains are maintained.--Sam Chinitz
Source: Bryan Hoch