Jacob deGrom leaves Rangers start early with triceps discomfort
Texas Rangers ace Jacob deGrom was pulled after two innings against the Angels due to triceps tightness and will undergo tests.
In Thursday’s matchup versus the Angels, Texas Rangers pitcher Jacob deGrom exited after just two innings because of discomfort in his triceps, prompting a medical evaluation scheduled for Friday. The 38-year-old logged 32 pitches, surrendered two runs on five hits, and was tagged with the loss in a 7-0 defeat, describing the outing as disappointing. DeGrom noted the tightness in the second inning but said he could have continued if the team had allowed it.
Skip Schumaker emphasized the need for imaging to assess any serious damage, adding that the Rangers are already shorthanded after placing Nathan Eovaldi on the injured list and missing Jack Leiter. The injury comes as the club trails the Astros in the AL West and lags behind the Tigers for the final wild-card spot, making any further loss to its rotation a potential setback for its playoff hopes.
Why it matters
The Rangers risk losing a key starter, which could jeopardize their chances for a postseason berth.
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