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Texas Rangers activate Jordan Montgomery, designate Nolan Kingham for assignment

3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 11:47 PM

Last updated Aug 7, 2026

Texas Rangers activate Jordan Montgomery, designate Nolan Kingham for assignment
Summary

The Texas Rangers activated left-handed pitcher Jordan Montgomery from the 60-day injured list on August 7, 2026. To clear space on the roster, they designated pitcher Nolan Kingham for assignment. Montgomery returns to the major leagues after missing all of 2025 due to Tommy John surgery. He made eight rehab appearances with a 3.75 ERA in 24 innings before this activation and is expected to start in the bullpen. Kingham had been called up as a depth option but faces a likely return to the minors after his brief stint.

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  • •Montgomery has not played since 2025 due to injury recovery.
  • •He recorded a 6.23 ERA in 2024 with the Arizona Diamondbacks.
  • •Kingham made his MLB debut during his short stint with the Rangers.
  • •Montgomery might be used in either a starting or relief role.
  • •Kingham is expected to clear waivers and return to Round Rock.
Latest Updates
  • 12:38 AMESPN MLB — Rangers' Montgomery returns, will pitch out of pen
  • 11:11 PMYahoo Sports — Veteran lefty Jordan Montgomery activated from IL and will pitch out of Rangers bullpen
  • 8:54 PMYahoo Sports — Montgomery activated, Kingham DFA’d
What they're saying
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Veteran left-hander Jordan Montgomery was activated from the 60-day injured list Friday by the Texas Rangers and will pitch out of their bullpen after recovering from elbow surgery. At the time, he was still rehabbing from the Tommy John surgery he had after pitching for Arizona in 2024. The playoff-chasing Rangers made the move before the opener of their three-game series against Baltimore.

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The Texas Rangers have activated lefthanded pitcher Jordan Montgomery from the 60 day injured list, the team announced today. To make room for Montgomery on the active and 40 man rosters, the Rangers have designated pitcher Nolan Kingham for assignment. Montgomery is back in the majors after missing all of 2025 and the first part […]

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Veteran left-hander Jordan Montgomery has been activated from the 60-day injured list by the Texas Rangers and will pitch out of their bullpen.

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