Montgomery didn't factor into the decision in Saturday's 7-1 extra-innings win over the Mets, allowing one run on two hits and a walk over six innings while striking out four.

EDGE Analysis

The left-hander impressively dueled Jacob deGrom to a standstill over six innings, throwing 53 of 76 pitches for strikes before handing things over to a Cubs bullpen that chalked up eight scoreless innings of its own before the offense broke through in the 14th. Montgomery will next take the mound Friday at home against the Pirates as he continues to fill in for Yu Darvish (triceps).

Montgomery will start Saturday against the Mets, Carrie Muskat of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Yu Darvish (triceps) still shut down from throwing, Montgomery will be afforded at least one more turn through the rotation. The southpaw held his own in a spot start against the Pirates earlier in the week, tossing 5.2 scoreless innings while allowing just two hits and striking out five.

Montgomery (1-1) recorded the win in a spot start against the Pirates on Monday, twirling 5.2 scoreless innings with just two hits allowed. He struck out five.

EDGE Analysis

The Cubs needed a boost from Montgomery on Memorial Day after placing Yu Darvish on the 10-day DL over the weekend and shaking up their rotation, and the veteran lefty delivered. He came into this one with a subpar 5.33 ERA, but he lowered it to 4.35 with the strong outing. It's unclear if Montgomery will make another spot start at this point or slide back into his usual long relief role.

Montgomery will start Monday's game against the Pirates, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Montgomery will step into the rotation for a spot start following Yu Darvish's placement on the 10-day disabled list with triceps tendonitis and a shakeup in the Cubs' rotational order. Montgomery holds a 5.33 ERA over 25.1 innings of relief this season.

Montgomery pitched 2.1 innings of relief in Tuesday's loss to the Indians, allowing six earned runs on six hits and two walks. He struck out two.

EDGE Analysis

Chicago starter Tyler Chatwood allowed four earned runs in 2.2 innings of work, and Montgomery didn't fare any better when he entered the game. The 28-year-old lefty now has a 5.33 ERA, as he hasn't provided much value from his long relief role yet this season.

Montgomery will not be used as a starter in Saturday's doubleheader after the Cubs' Thursday game was rained out, Gordon Wittenmyer of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rain washed away Montgomery's (brief) opportunity to rejoin the rotation against the Braves, so any mixed-league fantasy player holding him for this possibility can cut bait. The southpaw hasn't made much noise out the bullpen, striking out just nine batters, walking eight and scuffling with a 3.86 ERA in 21 innings.

Montgomery matched a season high by logging three scoreless innings in Sunday's 14-inning loss to the Cardinals. He walked one and struck out two.

EDGE Analysis

Montgomery was in line for the win when the Cubs scored one in the top of the 14th, but Luke Farrell allowed a two-run, walkoff home run to former Cub Dexter Fowler in the bottom of the inning. The 28-year-old lefty made 14 starts for Chicago a season ago, so he can chew up some innings out of the bullpen when needed. The good performance lowered his season ERA to 4.41.

Montgomery allowed three earned runs on three hits and a walk over two innings in Tuesday's loss to the Pirates. He struck out one.

EDGE Analysis

Neither Montgomery nor Cubs starter Tyler Chatwood fared very well in this one, as they gave up a total of eight runs in seven innings of work. After starting the season with three straight scoreless outings, Montgomery has given up four runs in 2.1 innings across his past two appearances. Still, his track record as an effective long reliever the past few seasons suggests he'll right the ship soon.

Montgomery (0-1) was tagged with the loss Friday against the Brewers, giving up an earned run on two hits and a walk while retiring just a single batter.

EDGE Analysis

Montgomery came on in the bottom of the ninth inning with the game tied 4-4, and he struck out the first hitter he faced. However, he followed that up with a walk to Manny Pina, then consecutive singles to Hernan Perez and Orlando Arcia. The lefty still has a strong 2.70 ERA and will remain a key long reliever and potential spot starter for the Cubs.

Montgomery has adjusted his delivery during the offseason in an effort to have better pitch control, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Montgomery shortened his stride after talking with the team's run prevention coordinator, Tommy Hottovy. Hottovy saw on video that Montgomery's stride was longer in 2017 than it was in 2016, when the lefty had a breakout campaign for the Mariners before getting traded to the Cubs. "I was told my stride was longer on certain pitches, especially the curve," Montgomery said. "I need that pitch sharp to get more swings and misses. That's the age of baseball we're getting into. I've been able to apply it this spring." The 28-year-old is likely talented enough to start for most teams, but he'll begin the year as a valuable long reliever in Chicago.