Jacob deGrom to Miss Rangers’ Pre-All-Star Start vs. Astros

The Texas Rangers announced that right-hander Jacob deGrom will not pitch the scheduled Sunday game against the Houston Astros because of a mild left glute strain. The injury was confirmed by manager Skip Schumaker on Friday, and the team will reassess deGrom’s status after additional testing during the All-Star break. A placement on the 15-day injured list remains a possibility, though the Rangers hope to avoid it.

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Entering the break, deGrom holds an 8-5 record with a 3.49 ERA across 18 starts in the 2026 season, posting 122 strikeouts and a 1.01 WHIP over 100 2/3 innings. The two-time Cy Young winner signed a five-year, $185 million free-agent contract with Texas in 2022; the deal includes a sixth-year option that could raise its total value to $222 million.

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Schumaker emphasized the club’s caution, noting that any lingering issues in the hip, lower half, or arm would be closely monitored. He described the All-Star interval as “the right time for him to recover” and indicated that a short-term rehab plan is in place. The Rangers have not placed deGrom on the injured list since his Tommy John surgery in 2023, and they aim to keep him active for the second half of the season.

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• “I think I’ll be fine,” — Jacob deGrom, Pitcher, Texas Rangers

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• “I think we’ll manage in between. Honestly, I think sometimes off-days make you feel a little funny. I think we’ll stay on top of it this week, and I think I’ll be good to go.” — Jacob deGrom, Pitcher, Texas Rangers

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• “You never want any of your players to feel anything, especially Jacob deGrom,” — Skip Schumaker, Rangers manager

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• “You never know until a couple more days of rehab and how he feels. So I think the All-Star break is at the right time for him to recover, and hopefully it’s shorter right after the All-Star break than longer.” — Skip Schumaker, Rangers manager

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