ESPN’s Tim Kurkjian reported on air today that the Chicago Cubs are working a trade with the Seattle Mariners. The team is in need of a lefty reliever, and one that gets left-handed batters out.
They just have.
Mike Montgomery is having a great year. The 27-year old left-handed reliever for the Mariners made the move to the bullpen this year and established himself as one of the best. In 32 appearances this year, Montgomery has pitched 61.1 innings with 54 strikeouts and an ERA of 2.34. Additionally, left-handed batters are hitting .164 against him. Right-handed batters have struck out 36 times against Montgomery as well.