Atlanta outfielder awaits MRI results on hamstring injury
The Atlanta outfielder is day-to-day with a strained left hamstring. An MRI scheduled for Wednesday will determine the extent of the injury and whether he will miss time.
awfulannouncing.comAtlanta's star outfielder is listed as day-to-day with a strained left hamstring ahead of Wednesday's game against the Chicago White Sox. Manager Walt Weiss said the team does not believe the injury is serious, though an MRI later in the day will provide more information.
Eli White is expected to start in the outfield if the player misses time. The team has not announced a timetable for his return.
Montgomery hit a walk-off two-run home run in the 10th inning of a 6-5 win over Atlanta. 458 line at Triple-A Charlotte before the call-up. He started in right field and could remain there if his plate discipline translates to the major leagues. The Colorado Rockies called up center fielder Cole Carigg, who went 1-for-3 with a triple in his first major league game.
He replaced Tyler Freeman, who was placed on the 7-day concussion list. The Baltimore Orioles are also monitoring minor injuries in their catching group, including a tight left hamstring for Adley Rutschman that has kept him out of the lineup for the past two games.
