Jacob deGrom's Impressive Return Against Red Sox

Jacob deGrom made a successful and much-anticipated return to the mound for the Texas Rangers, pitching five scoreless innings against the Boston Red Sox in his 2025 season debut. Despite not recording a win, deGrom was effective, striking out six batters while allowing only two hits and two walks. This marked a significant comeback following his second Tommy John surgery, which had limited him to just nine starts over the past two seasons. Rangers manager Bruce Bochy praised deGrom's performance and indicated that he could extend his innings in future games, depending on his pitch count. DeGrom, who signed a five-year, $185 million contract with Texas, expressed nervousness but a strong desire to compete at a high level again. The Rangers won the game 3-2, continuing a promising start to their season.