JL
B
Scouting Report
Updated May 20, 2026
Jordan Montgomery is recovering from elbow surgery and has completed a week-long de-load program. He returned to playing catch on Friday and is progressing through his rehabilitation. Montgomery is expected to throw his first bullpen session on Wednesday, with two bullpen sessions planned before potentially facing live hitters. This puts him on approximately a seven-week timeline to return to game action, essentially beginning his spring training with the first bullpen session.
Strengths
- + Progressing through rehabilitation on schedule
- + Completed de-load program successfully
- + Returned to playing catch
- + No setbacks reported
- + Clear pathway to return with defined milestones
- + Expected to begin bullpen sessions within days
Weaknesses
- - Currently recovering from elbow surgery
- - Extended timeline to return (approximately 7 weeks)
- - Still in early stages of rehab progression
- - Has not yet thrown in competitive situations
Injury Status: IL-15
About
Jordan Lyles is a sp for the Chicago Cubs.
Player Overview
Position
SP
Team
Chicago Cubs