Montgomery, who is scheduled to make a spot start Sunday, could start another game after the All-Star break, the Tacoma News Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Mariners play five games in five days after the All-Star break before Felix Hernandez is expected to return to the rotation July 20, so they'll need a fifth starter with Taijuan Walker out. Whether Montgomery gets that chance could depend on how well he pitches Sunday against the Royals.