Mason Montgomery

Mason Montgomery is a 25-year-old left-handed relief pitcher in his first season with the Pittsburgh Pirates (2026). He has been dominating as a spot starter/opener, currently on a 12-game scoreless streak spanning 12 innings with 16 strikeouts and only 4 walks. Montgomery has made three spot starts for the Pirates, all resulting in scoreless outings. He has transitioned from a traditional reliever role to an opener role, a position he previously held in the minor leagues. His early season performance has been exceptional after allowing 5 runs in his first 5 appearances, but has not allowed a run since April 5. He emphasizes consistency as key to his success.