Cubs Insider · Apr 23, 2019
Mike Montgomery Encouraged by Second Rehab Start, Could Be Activated Soon
The box score on Mike Montgomery‘s second rehab outing wasn’t as appealing as in his first, but the only number the lefty was really concerned with was how many pitches he got in. Rehab outings are more about just facing live competition and working out any kinks that set in over a period of inactivity, so Montgomery was successful in that regard.
He allowed three runs on three hits (one home run) and a walk with three strikeouts over four innings for the Tennessee Smokies Monday afternoon. There were some control issues, as only 25 of his 42 pitches went for strikes, but Montgomery said after the game that he was encouraged by the outing.