DeGrom Shines in Second Rehab After Surgery

Jacob deGrom made a successful second rehab start following his June 2023 elbow surgery, pitching two perfect innings for Triple-A Round Rock and throwing an additional 16 pitches in the bullpen. He struck out two batters and reached speeds up to 99.5 mph with his fastball. General Manager Chris Young indicated deGrom is likely to make one more rehab start before potentially rejoining the Rangers' rotation as early as the next homestand. deGrom has been effective in his rehab starts, retiring 12 consecutive batters since allowing hits to the first two he faced. The Rangers plan to integrate him back into the major league level under strict pitch counts. This return is part of a broader effort by the Rangers to evaluate their current roster and prepare for the offseason.