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Jordan Montgomery is unhappy with the way his former agent handled free transfer negotiations last season.

The Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher was candid about how the past offseason went and didn’t hold back about his ex-agent, Scott Boras.

“It’s clear Boras messed up so I’m just trying to move on from the off-season and forget about it,” Montgomery told the Boston Herald (courtesy of The Athletic).

Montgomery had one of the best seasons of his career during his time with the St. Louis Cardinals and Texas Rangers last year. He posted a 3.20 ERA with 166 strikeouts, going 3-1 with a 2.90 ERA in the postseason to lead the Rangers to a World Series.

After the big year, he appeared headed for a lucrative long-term deal in the offseason, but instead he agreed to a one-year, $25 million contract with the Diamondbacks that includes a $25 million player option for the 2025 season. He signed the deal just two days before Opening Day.

After Boras “bungled” his deal, Montgomery has the chance to return to free agency this offseason in search of something better, but he has yet to replicate his success of last year.

In 19 starts, Montgomery has 67 strikeouts, a 6.44 ERA and an 8-6 record, a far cry from last year. His struggles have led manager Torey Lovullo to move him to the bullpen in favor of Ryne Nelson.

Montgomery will look to finish the year strong and perhaps earn the lucrative contract he earned last season.