Jordan Montgomery Could Miss 2 Months; Elbow Injury Diagnosed as Flexor Strain

New York Yankees pitcher Jordan Montgomery could reportedly miss up to two months after he was diagnosed with a left flexor strain. 

According to WFAN's Sweeny Murti, Montgomery won't be allowed to throw for another two to three weeks and has an estimated timetable for recovery in the range of six to eight weeks. 

Montgomery, 25, was pulled one inning into his start against the Houston Astros on Tuesday night with left elbow tightness. 

In six starts this season, the southpaw has gone 2-0 with a 3.62 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, 23 strikeouts and 12 walks. 

With Montgomery on the disabled list, manager Aaron Boone is likely to pivot to Domingo German as his stopgap option at the back of the rotation. 

In 14.1 innings this season, German has registered a 3.77 ERA, 18 strikeouts and seven walks. German was especially good Tuesday in relief of Montgomery when he struck out four and scattered four hits over four innings to help the Yankees register a 4-0 win over the Astros at Minute Maid Park.