deGrom's MRI
Rangers Pitcher Jacob deGrom Exits Start Early with Triceps Fatigue, Will Undergo MRI
Texas Rangers pitcher Jacob deGrom left his start against the Los Angeles Angels after just two innings on Monday with right triceps fatigue, and the team announced he will undergo an MRI, according to WFMZ. The 38-year-old right-hander threw 32 pitches in a rough second inning, giving up five hits and two runs before being pulled from the game.
The exit raises serious concern for a Rangers rotation already thin at the top. Starter Nathan Eovaldi is already on the 15-day injured list with elbow inflammation, according to Post Register. Losing deGrom — even briefly — could deal a heavy blow to Texas's playoff hopes.
A Brutal Second Inning Forced deGrom Off the Mound
DeGrom's second inning was one of his worst in years. He allowed five hits in a single inning — something that had not happened since Sept. 5, 2017, when he was pitching for the New York Mets, per Yakima Herald. He threw 32 pitches in that frame alone before the Rangers decided to pull him.
Peyton Gray came on in relief to replace deGrom. The Rangers did not say after the game whether deGrom felt any pain or just fatigue. Triceps fatigue can sometimes be a sign of a more serious arm issue, and the MRI results will give a clearer picture of what the team is dealing with.
deGrom Already Battling Hip and Glute Injury Since All-Star Break
This is not deGrom's first health scare this season. He has been managing a left hip and glute injury since the All-Star break, according to Post Register. The Rangers have had to carefully monitor his workload as a result.
DeGrom, who turns 38 this year, has battled injuries throughout his time in Texas. He missed the entire 2024 season after Tommy John surgery. His health has been one of the biggest question marks for the Rangers since he signed a five-year, $185 million deal in 2022.
Rangers Rotation Takes Another Hit on Tough Road Trip
Texas is already without Nathan Eovaldi, who landed on the 15-day IL with elbow inflammation. Now the team faces the real possibility of losing deGrom too, at least for a short stretch. That leaves the Rangers leaning heavily on younger or less proven arms during a critical part of the season.
The Rangers are in the middle of a tough road trip, and the timing could not be worse. A team that once looked like a World Series contender is now scrambling for pitching depth. The MRI results will likely determine how the front office responds in the coming days.
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