The New York Times

Mariners add Rafael Montero, Keynan Middleton, but who will close in Seattle?

When the 2020 regular season ended, Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto said he wanted to add three or four relievers to strengthen a unit that had the third-highest ERA in baseball. And while ...
MLB Rumors

Mariners To Acquire Rafael Montero

The Mariners and Rangers have agreed to a trade that will sent right-hander Rafael Montero to Seattle, ESPN.com’s Jeff Passan reports (Twitter link). Texas will receive right-handed pitching prospect ...
The New York Times

Washed out of NYC, Rafael Montero has re-emerged as a lockdown closer in Texas

It was the home half of a two-and-two subway series in May 2014, and the front office decided the time had come. Game 1 would be started by the flashy right-hander who had dominated over AA and AAA ...
MLB Rumors

Did The Rangers Find A Bullpen Gem In The Bargain Bin?

Remember when Rafael Montero was thought of more highly than Jacob deGrom? That sounds like a ridiculous question in 2020, of course, but such a time did indeed exist. In the 2013-14 offseason, ...