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Jacob deGrom Triggers No-Trade Clause, Stays with Rangers

8/5/2026

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Jacob deGrom invoked his no-trade clause on August 4 2026, keeping him with the Texas Rangers.
He said he believes in the group and wants to help the Rangers win a World Series.
DeGrom is 7-7 with a 3.96 ERA, 135 strikeouts and 29 walks in 113.2 innings.
His five-year, $185 million contract, with a 2028 option of $20-$37 million, came as Rangers entered the deadline trailing the Astros by 2½ games.

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Jacob deGrom invoked his no-trade clause on August 4 2026, keeping him with the Texas Rangers.
He said he believes in the group and wants to help the Rangers win a World Series.
DeGrom is 7-7 with a 3.96 ERA, 135 strikeouts and 29 walks in 113.2 innings.
His five-year, $185 million contract, with a 2028 option of $20-$37 million, came as Rangers entered the deadline trailing the Astros by 2½ games.