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Texas Rangers activate Jordan Montgomery, designate Nolan Kingham for assignment

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 8:54 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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Status Watch

•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.

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8:54 PMYahoo Sports — Montgomery activated, Kingham DFA’d

What they're saying

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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 […]
— Yahoo Sports

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