Expect Cubs officials to talk to Montgomery about his preference to start versus the team’s needs. Montgomery is a capable fifth starter, based on his six innings of two-hit ball in Atlanta on July 19, six shutout innings against the Reds on Aug. 23 and six innings of one-hit ball in his last start at Tampa Bay on Sept. 19. But newly acquired left-handed relievers Dario Alvarez and Randy Rosario haven’t cemented their status at the major-league level, and Justin Wilson regaining his control will be a priority of new pitching coach Jim Hickey.