Montgomery drew a walk and later scored in the sixth in a game dominated by White Sox bats, but left the game with soreness on his left side; the team did not specify when the discomfort began. His exit adds a potential hurdle to Chicago’s build toward a healthier, deeper lineup as they push for offensive consistency down the stretch.

Montgomery is the flexible infield cornerstone, slated to share shortstop duties and fit into a long-term middle-infield pairing with Meidroth. His versatility at short, second, and third, plus a recent climb, makes him a focal point for the rebuild and a prime fantasy target once ML exposure arrives.

Montgomery sits at 39% rostered with ongoing everyday opportunities in Chicago. His Process+ score has hovered above league average since mid-July, signaling solid contact and power upside even as his batting average fluctuates. He’s a market-rate add in deep leagues and a speculative hold in shallower formats, given his path to steady at-bats and developing power.

Montgomery’s growth is central to the rebuild, with media highlighting his power, contact and leadership emerging in real-time. The bond with Robert Jr. signals a cohesive young core, while Montgomery’s path to a potential everyday role continues to be a focal point for the Sox’s long-term plans.

Montgomery’s breakout taps into power as a rookie, with nine HR since the All-Star break and five in the last 10 days. He adds infield eligibility and a favorable late-season role, making him a strong Week 20 power/positional-swinging option in standard leagues.