No one could have predicted it at the time, but Mike Montgomery was arguably the Chicago Cubs‘ most valuable pickup last July.
Montgomery even closed out the World Series for his first career save.
Officially replacing Travis Wood and assuming the role Adam Warren never could grasp with Chicago, Monty continues to pay off dividends. Coming into the season the southpaw never had a regular season save, and as of Monday, has two. Both of at least the three-inning variety.
Montgomery could also start at some point for Chicago.