Pirates’ Hidden Gem: Mason Montgomery | Pittsburgh Pirates News

The Pirates pulled off a savvy offseason trade, landing not just power hitter Brandon Lowe but also lefty pitcher Mason Montgomery—a raw arm with elite upside. Once seen as a gamble, Montgomery’s been turning heads with a 98.7 mph fastball, elite whiff rates, and strikeout numbers in the 99th percentile. Since July 1st, he’s been lights out: 1.15 ERA, over half of batters struck out, and four saves in six weeks. Mixing pitches like a pro, he’s become a cornerstone of an otherwise shaky bullpen—and could be the hidden gem Pittsburgh’s been waiting for. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/98c173e588834a48