What happened: Mason Montgomery joined MLB Tonight to discuss the closer role and his repertoire.
Why it matters: The stretch shows consistent late-inning production across a sustained run of appearances. His performance keeps the closer role central to his current value.
By the numbers: Montgomery has a 0.65 WHIP across 25 games since July 11, with 11 saves in 11 opportunities.
What to watch: His next appearances will show whether the efficiency continues as the regular season moves forward.