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

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.

The Diamondbacks' skipper explained how he addressed the Jordan Montgomery situation following Ken Kendrick's comments.

Arizona Diamondbacks left-handed pitcher Jordan Montgomery (finger) is set to throw a bullpen session on Tuesday. Montgomery has yet to throw a bullpen during spring training due to a flexor strain in his left index finger.

The Arizona Diamondbacks are confident they can reach the postseason this year after missing last year because of a tiebreaker.