Arizona Diamondbacks general manager Mike Hazen has met with pitcher Jordan Montgomery following harsh criticism from team owner Ken Kendrick. Montgomery, who signed a one-year, $25 million contract, struggled with a 6.23 ERA and was demoted to the bullpen, but he has exercised his player option for 2025.

Kendrick admitted that signing Montgomery was a mistake, acknowledging his poor performance as a significant error. Despite this, Hazen remains optimistic about the team's starting pitching depth heading into the offseason.