Overview
- Texas announced that Jacob deGrom will not make his final first‑half start because of a mild left glute strain and will not pitch again until after the All‑Star break.
- The Rangers have not placed deGrom on the injured list and are using the break for rehab and symptom monitoring before deciding on any roster move.
- DeGrom left his previous start after five innings with a hip/leg sensation that he initially thought would clear up but that persisted between outings.
- The pause comes with deGrom at a 3.49 ERA in 100 2/3 innings this season and after prior major elbow surgery, factors that explain the club's cautious approach.
- If deGrom requires more time, the Rangers could reshuffle the rotation by recalling arms from Triple‑A or leaning on veterans on the 40‑man roster, a change that would affect both team depth and his workload management.