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Jacob deGrom Reaches 2,000 Career Strikeouts in Dominant Rangers Start

A six‑inning, 10‑strikeout outing eased recent triceps and hip concerns by showing deGrom still generates elite swing‑and‑miss stuff.

Aug 20, 2026; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers pitcher Jacob deGrom (48) delivers a pitch to Washington Nationals designated hitter Abimelec Ortiz (not shown) for this 2000th MLB strikeout during the first inning at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jim Cowsert-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • DeGrom recorded his 2,000th career strikeout when he fanned Abimelec Ortiz in the first inning of Thursday's start against the Washington Nationals.
  • He finished the night with six shutout innings, 10 strikeouts, one hit and one walk as the Rangers won 2-0.
  • According to the Elias Sports Bureau, deGrom became the second-fastest pitcher to 2,000 strikeouts by both innings pitched (1,661) and games (272), and he is the 95th pitcher in MLB history to reach the mark.
  • The outing followed recent stints shortened by triceps fatigue and a lingering hip/glute issue that produced a clean MRI and bullpen work earlier in August, and it provided a timely health and performance boost for the 38-year-old right-hander.
  • Beyond the single-game impact, the milestone updates legacy and roster conversations for Texas by underscoring deGrom's high-end ability despite past Tommy John surgeries and a large multi-year Rangers contract as the club pursues a late-season push.