ESPN.com · Jul 30, 2023
Sources: Rangers trade for Jordan Montgomery, Chris Stratton
The Texas Rangers further fortified themselves for a championship run Saturday, acquiring left-handed starter Jordan Montgomery and right-handed reliever Chris Stratton from the St. Louis Cardinals one day after finalizing a deal for ace Max Scherzer, sources told ESPN.
With the best offense in baseball, the Rangers tapped into their plentiful minor league system, sending two top prospects -- infielder Thomas Saggese and right-hander Tekoah Roby -- along with left-handed reliever John King to St. Louis.