The San Diego Padres are no stranger to having high-level pitching prospects. The Friars seemingly always strike gold in the MLB Draft with the arms they select, but more often than they prefer, some of these pitchers have severe injury setbacks.
Carson Montgomery, San Diego's 11th round pick in the 2023 draft, has been one of the bigger worries for the Padres. But, the right-handed flame-thrower is making his way back. After undergoing Tommy John surgery in April 2024, Montgomery has finally returned to the mound — doing so in the Arizona Fall League in Peoria.