DENVER -- Double-A Hartford outfielder and Rockies No. 10 prospect Benny Montgomery, the team¡¯s top pick in the 2021 MLB Draft, underwent surgery Friday to repair a left shoulder injury, Rockies director of player development Chris Forbes said.

Montgomery, 21, sustained the injury while diving for a ball in the outfield. In 11 games through April 20, Montgomery was slashing .283/.313/.500 with two home runs, four doubles and 10 RBIs. Montgomery was an All-Arizona Fall League selection in 2023, and put himself more squarely on the radar with his willingness to put in extensive work on his defense during Spring Training.

¡°He hurt his left shoulder on a dive -- dislocated it and did some damage to the shoulder capsule and labrum,¡± Forbes said. ¡°If we get him back this year, it will be toward the end.¡±

Montgomery announced the surgery on his X and Instagram pages, adding, ¡°Journey, not a destination,¡± to his posts.

This is the second straight year that the Rockies have had a top pick and outfield prospect undergo a surgery. Last year, Zac Veen, the club¡¯s top pick in 2020, had surgery on his left hand/wrist in June and missed the remainder of the season. Veen, 22, the team¡¯s No. 6 prospect, has returned healthy and is hitting .342 with five home runs and a 1.074 OPS through 23 games this season.