The Tampa Bay Rays have recalled left-hander Mason Montgomery from Triple-A Durham, the team announced on Friday. The move comes ahead of Tampa Bay’s three-game road stand against the Cincinnati Reds.
TAMPA, Fla— Facing an increasing deficit on Wednesday night, Tampa Bay Rays reliever Mason Montgomery knew it was time to lock in. It was a feeling felt across the bullpen after starting right-hander Taj Bradley gave up six earned runs in 1 1/3 innings.
There are elite fastballs and then there’s Mason MontgomeryMason Montgomery just threw the fastest pitcher in Tampa Bay Rays history. At this time last year, Mason Montgomery had just made his first start of the season for the Durham Bulls and it was an utter disaster.
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