deGrom Near Return, Milestone Away | Texas Rangers News

Texas Rangers News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 19, 2026 · 1m

Jacob deGrom could be back on the mound soon after a successful bullpen session, with a potential start against the Nationals this Thursday—though he’ll sit out Wednesday’s game. His last outing was cut short due to triceps fatigue, and he’s been battling hip and glute issues since the All-Star break. Despite a rougher-than-usual season (8-8, 3.95 ERA, highest in his 13-year career), he’s still just two strikeouts away from reaching 2,000 in his career—and on pace to be one of the fastest ever to hit that mark. He’s also aiming to match his 2023 start total for the first time since his Cy…