Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander Jordan Montgomery threw a 26-pitch bullpen session Tuesday as he works his way back from a minor finger injury he's dealt with since the outset of spring training. Montgomery will throw another 26-pitch session on Friday,

Cuts weight over offseason

Montgomery: 'I've told them I've got two older brothers, so it's not going to hurt my feelings."

Diamondbacks pitcher Jordan Montgomery was asked about criticism from team owner Ken Kendrick after last season, and said it won't hurt his feelings.

Montgomery, who was cleared for a bullpen session after an exam last Wednesday, had been scheduled to throw Saturday, but it's now been moved to Tuesday. The left-hander built up prior to spring training and doesn't expect there to be any issue with being ready for the start of the season.

Montgomery (finger) will throw a bullpen session Saturday, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports. Montgomery has been limited this spring by a left index finger strain but has been cleared for mound work.

Exam coming Wednesday

Set to throw soon

Not yet throwing

Jordan Montgomery enters the new season with thick skin, a slimmer trim and a short memory. SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Jordan Montgomery is under a microscope as he starts his second season with the Diamondbacks.

Arizona Diamondbacks embattled starter Jordan Montgomery threw a "front box" session Saturday at Salt River Fields without incident and said he felt good. Speaking in the clubhouse afterwards he said that he expected to be ready for the start of the season.

Diamondbacks starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery reacted to owner Ken Kendricks comments after coming into camp in better shape.