Montgomery has worked on a "less-exaggerated angular delivery" as well as getting more extension on his changeup and putting reduced stress on his arm since returning from Tommy John surgery last season, Pete Caldera of NorthJersey.com reports.

Montgomery was lauded Wednesday by Yankees vice president of baseball operations Tim Naehring for his performance this spring, Brendan Kuty of NJ Advance Media reports.

Montgomery is a lock to make the rotation, according to manager Aaron Boone, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

Montgomery tossed two no-hit innings out of the bullpen in Monday's 3-3 tie with the Pirates. He struck out three and issued one walk in the outing.

Montgomery appears to be a strong candidate to start the year in the Yankees' rotation following James Paxton's back surgery, Brendan Kuty of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.

Montgomery signed a one-year contract with the Yankees on Friday, avoiding arbitration.

Montgomery logged two scoreless innings Tuesday against the Rays, allowing three hits with zero walks and three strikeouts. He did not factor in the decision.

Montgomery will start Tuesday against the Rays, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

Montgomery is healthy and available but there is no set plan for him to pitch again in 2019, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

Montgomery allowed three runs on four hits with no walks and two strikeouts across two innings during a relief appearance against the Blue Jays on Sunday.

Montgomery (shoulder) was activated off the 60-day injured list Sunday but will follow opener Chad Green rather than starting as previously reported, Randy Miller of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.

Montgomery (shoulder) will start Sunday in Toronto, Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record reports.

Montgomery (shoulder) could be activated to start Sunday's game against the Blue Jays, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports.

Montgomery (shoulder) tossed three innings for Double-A Trenton on Tuesday, giving up two runs (one earned) on two hits and one walk while striking out one.

Montgomery (shoulder) is scheduled to make a rehab start Tuesday for Double-A Trenton in Game 1 of the affiliate's Eastern League Championship Series matchup with Bowie.

Montgomery (shoulder) may start for Double-A Trenton on Tuesday, Matt Kardos of MLB.com reports.

Montgomery (shoulder) hurled three innings for Double-A Trenton on Wednesday, giving up two runs on five hits while striking out five.

Montgomery (shoulder) pitched 1.2 innings for Triple-A Scranton Wilkes-Barre on Friday, giving up one unearned run on two hits while striking out three.

Montgomery (shoulder) will make his next rehab appearance for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Friday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

Montgomery (shoulder) will make his next rehab start for Double-A Trenton, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

Montgomery (shoulder, elbow) pitched two perfect innings, striking out two batters in a rehab start with High-A Tampa on Sunday.

Manager Aaron Boone said Wednesday that Montgomery (shoulder) recently completed a two-inning, 35-pitch simulated game, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

Montgomery (shoulder) threw batting practice over the weekend, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

Montgomery (elbow) will be shut down for two weeks with shoulder inflammation, Brendan Kuty of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.

Montgomery (elbow) felt "a little discomfort" during Tuesday's bullpen session in Tampa, Coley Harvey of ESPN.com reports.

Montgomery (elbow) threw live batting practice Friday, Erik Boland of Newsday reports.

Montgomery (elbow) said he expects to begin incorporating breaking pitches into his bullpen sessions this week, Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record reports.

Montgomery (elbow) threw a 30-pitch bullpen session Friday, Brendan Kuty of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.

Montgomery (elbow) was placed on the 60-day injured list Saturday.

Montgomery (elbow) expects to throw off a mound sometime in March, Meredith Marakovits of YES Network reports.

Assistant general manager Michael Fishman said Montgomery (elbow) is expected to return to the mound next season, Brendan Kuty of NJ.com reports.

Montgomery (elbow) was shifted to the 60-day DL on Monday, Marc Carig of The Athletic reports.

Montgomery (elbow) underwent Tommy John surgery Thursday, Brendan Kuty of NJ.com reports.

Montgomery (elbow) is scheduled to undergo Tommy John surgery Thursday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

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New York Yankees starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery (elbow) will undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery on Tuesday. He's been out since May with what the team described as a strained left elbow. He'll miss the rest of the 2018 season and likely all of the 2019 season as well. He can be dropped in all leagues now.

Montgomery (elbow) threw about 50 or 60 times off flat ground Saturday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

Montgomery (elbow) will be shut down from all throwing activities for 2-to-3 weeks with an initial timetable of 6-to-8 weeks before he returns to the big-league club, Sweeny Murti of Sportsradio 66 WFAN reports.

Montgomery was placed on the 10-day disabled list with a left elbow strain Wednesday.

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After shockingly exiting Tuesday night's game following just seven pitches through an easy inning of work, Jordan Montgomery was diagnosed with an elbow strain. Today, after visiting with New York Yankees physician Christopher Ahmad, the 25-year-old has been diagnosed with 6-8 weeks of time missed, a huge blow to the club. The Yankees rotation now takes a major hit, with Domingo German being the immediate fix. As a result of Montgomery's DL stint, the club signed David Hale to a major league contract, bringing him up from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

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The New York Yankees announced Wednesday that pitcher Jordan Montgomery has been placed on the 10-day disabled list with a strain in his left elbow (throwing arm). Montgomery left his start on Tuesday night after throwing just seven pitches. The New York Daily News reports that Montgomery appears to have avoided the possibility of needing Tommy John surgery for now, and right hander Domingo German should fill in for Montgomery while he is out.

Montgomery exited Tuesday's game against the Astros early with left elbow tightness, Erik Boland of Newsday reports.

Montgomery exited Tuesday's game against the Astros after one inning with an apparent injury, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

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After just seven pitches, New York Yankees starter Jordan Montgomery was pulled from Tuesday's game against the Houston Astros with left elbow tightness. The 25-year-old showed no signs of trouble in his lone inning of work, pitching effectively to retire the side. In the top of the second, however, Domingo German began warming up in New York's bullpen with the clear intent of entering the game in the bottom of the frame. The left-hander will return to New York to be examined by team physician Christopher Ahmad. More updates will follow as further reports emerge on Montgomery's status.

Montgomery allowed two runs on four hits and three walks across five innings in a no-decision against the Twins on Thursday. He struck out six.

Montgomery improved to 2-0 on the season after tossing six innings and allowing just one run on four hits -- all singles -- Saturday against the Blue Jays. He struck out five and walked three.

Montgomery allowed four runs on 10 hits and two walks over 4.1 innings in a no-decision Sunday against the Orioles.

Montgomery allowed a single run on two hits and four walks while striking out four batters through five innings during Tuesday's 11-4 win over Tampa Bay. He didn't factor into the decision.

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Despite Monday's snowstorm and subsequent cancellation of the New York Yankees home opener, the club still plans to throw starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery on Tuesday when the game is played. The 25-year-old could've been skipped, but the club will not opt to do so, reinforcing their faith in Montgomery. The left-hander, heading into his second professional season, went 9-7 last year with a 3.88 ERA as a rookie after unexpectedly winning the fifth starting spot. This spring he made five starts, going 2-2 with a 3.43 ERA. Last year, his first start was also against the Tampa Bay Rays, and he gave up just two earned runs while striking out seven batters across 4 2/3 innings.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone confirmed that Montgomery would start the team's home opener Tuesday against the Rays, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

Montgomery won't make his scheduled start Monday after the Yankees' home opener against the Rays was postponed due to inclement weather, Erik Boland of Newsday reports.