Rangers acquire starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery and reliever Chris Stratton from the Cardinals

Texas Rangers acquire 3 pitchers before trade deadline

Major League Baseball's trade deadline is tomorrow and the Rangers made some big news over the weekend, acquiring three pitchers. That includes Max Scherzer, one of the biggest names in the game.

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - The AL West-leading Texas Rangers continued to load up on pitching by acquiring left-hander Jordan Montgomery and reliever Chris Stratton from the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday.

The deal came a few hours after the Rangers announced the acquisition of three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer from the New York Mets. Also on Sunday, the Rangers placed ace Nathan Eovaldi on the 15-day injured list with a right forearm strain, retroactive to July 27.

ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - JULY 28: Jordan Montgomery #47 of the St. Louis Cardinals delivers a pitch against the Chicago Cubs in the first inning at Busch Stadium on July 28, 2023 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

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The Rangers sent left-hander John King, minor league infielder Tommy Saggese and Double-A right-hander T.K. Roby to the Cardinals. To make room on the 40-man roster, the Rangers designated right-hander Joe Barlow for assignment.

Montgomery is 6-9 with a 3.42 ERA in 21 starts for last-place St. Louis, with 108 strikeouts against 35 walks. He can become a free agent after this season.

Stratton is 1-1 with a 4.36 ERA and one save in 42 relief appearances, with 59 strikeouts and 17 walks.