deGrom’s latest return hints at ace-level form, bolstering Texas’s late-season aspirations. If he stays healthy and commands his offerings, he can anchor a playoff push and provide a blueprint for rest-of-season success for the Rangers’ rotation.

deGrom returned to the mound in Texas, delivering five scoreless innings in his first start since Eovaldi’s season-ending rotator cuff injury. He faced a controlled pitch count, throwing 79 through five, signaling planned workload management as Texas leans on depth (Leiter, Kelly) to sustain a late-season push. His performance reaffirms his elite form and creates a clearer path to a postseason role for the Rangers.

deGrom clicked through five shutout innings, tossing 79 pitches before being lifted, enabling Texas to ride a lead and bullpen to close. His efficiency underpins the Rangers’ current surge and frames innings pace for fantasy planning as September unfolds.

DeGrom delivered five scoreless innings, an elite, vintage performance that set the tone and gave Texas bullpen relief to close out the win.

Jacob deGrom, Texas Rangers, has a recent rough run: 0-4 in five starts since July 22, with a shoulder-fatigue pause and a homer on the first pitch in his latest outing. Despite World-Class pedigree and a Cy Young-winning past with the Mets, his innings remain carefully monitored as Texas fights for a playoff berth. He insists he feels healthy and aims to maximize his opportunities, trusting the process as the rotation tries to stabilize the late-season push.