D-backs activate LHP Jordan Montgomery for Tuesday start

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Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander Jordan Montgomery was activated from the 15-day injured list and will start Tuesday night against the visiting the Kansas City Royals.

Montgomery, 31, progressed enough from right knee inflammation to skip a rehab assignment after three-plus weeks on the IL. He threw a three-inning, 56-pitch simulated game last Thursday.

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