Rangers' season hangs in the balance as ace Jacob deGrom exits after two innings due to triceps discomfort. The team is already dealing with a compromised rotation after placing veteran Nathan Eovaldi on the injured list Monday due to right elbow inflammation. Losing deGrom, even if just for a short stint, could potentially be a death blow to their playoff chances. The Rangers are two games back of the Astros in the AL West and a half-game behind the Tigers for the third and final AL wild-card berth.
What happened?
Jacob deGrom exited Thursday's start against the Angels after just two innings due to discomfort in his triceps. He is slated for testing Friday. DeGrom, 38, has battled injuries since signing with Texas ahead of the 2023 season, and any tightness in the pitching arm is always a reason for concern.
Why it matters for Rangers
The Rangers are already dealing with a compromised rotation after placing veteran Nathan Eovaldi on the injured list Monday due to right elbow inflammation. Losing deGrom, even if just for a short stint, could potentially be a death blow to their playoff chances. The team is two games back of the Astros in the AL West and a half-game behind the Tigers for the third and final AL wild-card berth.
What comes next?
The Rangers will wait for the results of deGrom's testing before determining the next course of action. In the meantime, the team will continue to navigate its compromised rotation. With deGrom's status uncertain, the Rangers will need to rely on other pitchers to step up and lead the team to victory.
League standing
The Rangers are currently 9th in the Premiership with 1 point from 2 games, recent form LD. They are 5 points behind leaders Celtic and have a -1 goal difference this season, with 2 goals scored and 3 conceded.
Recent form
The Rangers are on a 2-game winning run, with their last result being a 2-5 win over Falkirk on May 16, 2026. Their recent form is 2W-0D-3L, with their most recent game being a win.
Next fixture
The Rangers' next fixture is against Aberdeen on August 30, 2026, away from home. Aberdeen are currently 8th in the table.
Currently sidelined
The Rangers have several players sidelined, including Ben Godfrey, José Cifuentes, and Youssef Chermiti.
