Cody Bradford returns for Rangers; Jordan Montgomery expected back soon
ESPN MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 4:15 AM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Cody Bradford is set to pitch for the Texas Rangers on Wednesday after recovering from elbow surgery. This marks his first start since the conclusion of the 2024 season. Manager Skip Schumaker confirmed Bradford will take the mound against San Francisco, with the Rangers looking to extend a recent win after snapping a six-game losing streak. Alongside Bradford, the team anticipates the return of Jordan Montgomery, who has made progress in his rehab after undergoing elbow surgery and recently threw five scoreless innings in the minors. His potential return adds depth to the Rangers' rotation.
- •Bradford last pitched in 2024, finishing with a 3.54 ERA.
- •Rangers ended a six-game losing streak with a win over San Francisco.
- •Montgomery has made eight minor league appearances since mid-June.
- •Rangers did not acquire any starters before the trade deadline.
- 5:47 AMESPN MLB — Bradford set for first Rangers start since 2024
- 4:15 AMYahoo Sports — Cody Bradford set for Rangers return after elbow surgery, Jordan Montgomery could soon follow
"Cody Bradford is set Wednesday to make his first start for the Texas Rangers since the end of the 2024 season in the left-hander's comeback from elbow surgery. Manager Skip Schumaker said after the Rangers' 5-4 win over San Francisco on Tuesday night that Bradford will start the finale in that series Wednesday afternoon instead of making another rehab start. Bradford was part of the Rangers' only World Series title as a rookie in 2023, when he was 1-0 with a 1.17 ERA in five relief appearances during the playoffs.
"Left-hander Cody Bradford, in his comeback from elbow surgery, will make his first start for the Rangers since the end of the 2024 season Wednesday against the Giants. The team is also awaiting the season debut of left-hander Jordan Montgomery.
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External links- ESPN MLBAug 5, 2026, 5:47 AMBradford set for first Rangers start since 2024
Left-hander Cody Bradford, in his comeback from elbow surgery, will make his first start for the Rangers since the end of the 2024 season Wednesday against the Giants. The team is also awaiting the season debut of left-hander Jordan Montgomery.
- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 4:15 AMCody Bradford set for Rangers return after elbow surgery, Jordan Montgomery could soon follow
Cody Bradford is set Wednesday to make his first start for the Texas Rangers since the end of the 2024 season in the left-hander's comeback from elbow surgery. Manager Skip Schumaker said after the Rangers' 5-4 win over San Francisco on Tuesday night that Bradford will start the finale in that series Wednesday afternoon instead of making another rehab start. Bradford was part of the Rangers' only World Series title as a rookie in 2023, when he was 1-0 with a 1.17 ERA in five relief appearances during the playoffs.
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