As of this writing, Colson Montgomery has been out of action for more than a week because of back spasms the team says are a minor problem. Maybe the team didn’t bother to check its own minor league notes from 2023, when Montgomery’s back pain caused him to miss a good chunk of the season.
The back problem is obviously bad news. Bad news for now, that is — but maybe it could lead to at least one improved situation in the near future.
After all, much as Colson and the White Sox claim he’s the once and future shortstop for the team, the very knowledgeable Keith Law says all the scouts with whom he’s spoken say Montgomery just can’t play short on a major league level.