MLB Rumors: Yankees Agree Deal With Former World Series Champion 04/06/21 AT 12:16 AM Mike Montgomery of the Chicago Cubs celebrates after defeating the Cleveland Indians in the 2016 World Series championship. Photo: Getty Images / Elsa KEY POINTS Yankees set to sign Montgomery for minor-league The World Series champ admitted he wanted to stay in New York The New York Yankees are set to add a World Series champion ahead of the season. Things have started to get clearer for the New York Mets after the Opening Day game as the club released veteran pitcher Mike Montgomery. The 31-year-old’s free agency didn’t last long as the Yankees have now agreed to a deal with Montgomery in a minor league, Robert Murray of FanSided reported.