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Jacob deGrom Out vs Astros; Rangers Lose Ace

7/11/2026

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deGrom Out

Jacob deGrom will miss the Rangers' start against the Houston Astros due to a glute/hip strain.
Manager Skip Schumaker said deGrom may not be ready after July 17 break and could go on the injured list; Texas could call up Jose Corniell while Jack Leiter stays out with ankle injury.
DeGrom signed a five-year, $185 million contract through 2027 and posted a 3.49 ERA, 122 strikeouts and 22 walks in 2026.

Summary

deGrom Extension

The Rangers' contract with Jacob deGrom includes a sixth-year option that could raise the total value to $222 million, extending the current five-year, $185 million agreement signed in 2022.
DeGrom has avoided the injured list since Tommy John surgery in 2023, making this his first possible IL stint.
At 38, he is among MLB’s oldest pitchers, prompting Skip Schumaker to say the club will handle his recovery cautiously to avoid pain.

History

Historical Context

In 2004 the Boston Red Sox signed veteran Curt Schilling after his 21–6, 3.41 ERA season. His “bloody sock” ALCS win helped Boston end an 86-year World Series drought, yet a shoulder injury limited him in 2005. The costly gamble now makes clubs like the Texas Rangers wary of long-term deals for aging arms such as 38-year-old Jacob de Grom.

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deGrom Out

Jacob deGrom will miss the Rangers' start against the Houston Astros due to a glute/hip strain.
Manager Skip Schumaker said deGrom may not be ready after July 17 break and could go on the injured list; Texas could call up Jose Corniell while Jack Leiter stays out with ankle injury.
DeGrom signed a five-year, $185 million contract through 2027 and posted a 3.49 ERA, 122 strikeouts and 22 walks in 2026.

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