Texas Rangers right-hander Jacob deGrom, who is returning from June 2023 Tommy John surgery, could be pitching for the Rangers by the second week of September.
this week as he takes the next step toward his return to a big-league mound for the first time in 2024. The 36-year-old Cy Young Award winner hasn't pitched since tearing his ulnar collateral ligament which required Tommy John surgery back in early 2023.
Since joining the Rangers, deGrom has pitched 30.1 innings in six appearances and owns a 2.67 ERA. He was 2-0 with a 0.76 WHIP and 45 strikeouts prior to suffering the injury in what was expected to be a breakout start to his five-year, $185 million deal with the eventual World Series champions.Last weekend, deGrom faced live hitters for the third time since being cleared to throw in Arlington.
deGrom will make the first of four rehab starts on Thursday or Friday for Double-A Frisco, according to Rangers manager Bruce Bochy. He could be activated and pitch for the Rangers around Sept. 10, Bochy told reporters.Cole Thompson is a sports writer and columnist covering the NFL and college sports for SI's Fan Nation. A 2016 graduate from The University of Alabama, follow him on Twitter @MrColeThompson.
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