Bellinger chose to pass on his opt-out clause in the wake of only an okay 2024 season, leaving him on Chicago's roster through the 2026 season for $52.5MM in remaining salary.
Montgomery also decided against opting out of the final year of his two-year deal Arizona, and will receive $22.5MM for the 2025 season.
D'Backs owner Ken Kendrick was publicly critical of the Montgomery signing during a radio interview back in October, viewed as harsh honesty or an attempt to push Montgomery to opt out.
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