Jordan Montgomery, a left-handed pitcher, has returned to Boston for the Arizona Diamondbacks’ upcoming matches against the Boston Red Sox. He has openly shared his dissatisfaction with his ex-agent, Scott Boras, stating that Boras “kind of butchered it” in terms of negotiating a possible contract with the Red Sox this offseason.

After playing a key role in securing the Texas Rangers’ first World Series title in 2023, Montgomery was anticipated to secure a lucrative nine-figure contract in the winter. Nevertheless, along with notable players like Cody Bellinger, who contributed to the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 2020 World Series win, Blake Snell, a past Cy Young Award recipient, and Matt Chapman, a Gold Glove-winning third baseman, he found himself without a contract until late March.

Ultimately, Montgomery signed a one-year contract worth $25 million with the Arizona Diamondbacks. He attributes this lower signing to Boras’ inability to finalize a deal with the Red Sox, which cost him millions, leading to their separation.

“I had a Zoom call with (the Red Sox), that’s really all I know. It went well,” Montgomery relayed to the Boston Herald. “I don’t know; obviously Boras kind of butchered it, so I’m just trying to move forward and forget about the offseason.”

Details on Jordan Montgomery’s Diamondbacks contract

Montgomery’s contract with the Diamondbacks features a player option for 2025. The base value is $22.5 million, with potential to increase to $25 million if he makes four additional starts, offering a sliver of hope for increased earnings in the future.

After signing his one-year deal, Montgomery parted ways with Boras and is now represented by Casey Wasserman’s management company.

Scott Boras’ response to Montgomery’s remarks

In response to Montgomery’s statements, Boras said to the Boston Herald:

“I saw what Jordan said. I understand how frustrating this game can be. As a former player, I empathize with him. However, as a lawyer, I have obligations to my clients, including past ones. Therefore, I cannot discuss the circumstances or the decisions Jordan has made without his permission. If he gives me the go-ahead, I’m happy to talk about it. I’ve been in this business for over 35 years, and I present all offers and relevant information to my clients, acting according to their instructions. They are the ones making the decisions. We wish Jordan the best.”

As reported by the Boston Herald, Red Sox Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow opted not to comment on Montgomery and his free agency status.