Jacob deGrom Won't Make Next Start, Could Need IL Stint
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Key Points:
- Rangers pitcher Jacob deGrom will not pitch on Sunday due to a mild left glute strain, with the team undecided on placing him on the injured list.
- DeGrom was removed after five innings during Tuesday’s game because of the injury but had managed a solid performance despite an initial rough start.
- The veteran right-hander has battled injuries throughout his career but posted his healthiest season recently, pitching over 172 innings last year and surpassing 100 innings this season.
- Texas is already coping without Jack Leiter due to an ankle injury, and if deGrom misses extended time, pitching prospect Jose Corniell or veteran Jordan Montgomery, currently rehabbing, could fill the rotation spot.
- DeGrom has maintained a steady presence in the Rangers’ rotation this year with a 3.49 ERA and a strikeout rate rebounding to 30.4%, despite not being as dominant as in previous years.
