World Series champion dumps agent Scott Boras after tumultuous free agency period: report

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Jordan Montgomery made the most of his trade to the Texas Rangers last season as he pitched a 2.83 ERA, including the postseason, and helped them to their first-ever World Series title.

That was quite a way to enter free agency after a stellar season and a ring, so the lefty probably expected quite the lucrative multi-year contract during the offseason.

Instead, Montgomery wound up signing a one-year deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks one day after the 2024 season began.

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Jordan Montgomery #52 of the Texas Rangers walks back to the dugout after being relieved against the Houston Astros during the sixth inning in Game Five of the American League Championship Series at Globe Life Field on October 20, 2023 in Arlington, Texas.  (Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Montgomery then reportedly fired Scott Boras, known as one of the top sports agents in professional baseball. The left-handed pitcher has signed with Joel Wolfe and Nick Chanock of Wasserman, a talent agency for sports, music, entertainment and culture.

Montgomery split his 2023 season between the Rangers and the St. Louis Cardinals. During the Rangers' magical postseason championship run, he threw 31 innings with a 2.90 ERA and 3-1 record. He entered the free agency market with expectations of a multi-year deal worth at least $20 million each season, but rather settled for a one-year deal for $25 million with the Diamondbacks, who the Rangers beat in the World Series.

Boras said it was a matter of baseball owners and their will to win.

"We've had a dramatic difference in the competitiveness and aggressiveness of owners to win," Boras