DeGrom signed with the Rangers back in December 2022, but remains the franchise’s biggest mystery heading into the 2025 season.

Jacob deGrom has been on the Texas Rangers roster for the last two seasons, but he’s pitched a total of nine games in that span. Injuries have been the story of his career. DeGrom was one of the best pitchers in the MLB when he was healthy with the New York Mets,

To make sure Jacob deGrom stays healthy throughout the 2025 season, the Texas Rangers are taking a bold approach with

The Rangers plan to start deGrom at “the back end” of the rotation as part of an effort to give the two-time Cy Young award winner ample time to build up.

The Texas Rangers are hopeful that Jacob deGrom can remain healthy in 2025 after he made a total of just nine starts through his first two seasons with the franchise. The 36-year-old has not yet pitched in Cactus League play this spring,

DeGrom returned from his second Tommy John surgery to make three starts at the close of last season and came into this Rangers camp considered a fully healthy pitcher.

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