Episode
Benny Montgomery Calls It Quits
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- Jun 22, 2026
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- 90
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Summary
Benny Montgomery, the Rockies’ eighth overall pick in 2021, is retiring at just 23 after never reaching the majors, sidelined by injuries and struggles at the plate — a stark reminder of baseball’s brutal toll on young talent, even when you’ve got all the raw power and speed. Meanwhile, the Rockies continue their rocky season, moving players like Sterlin Thompson back down while Mickey Moniak fights through injury — proving that even with talent, the climb to the big leagues is never guaranteed. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d99753e84d5ec76b