Rangers Ace Set for Potential Season Debut This Weekend

Ace Pitcher Returns to Mound After Long-Term Injury

The Texas Rangers are set to welcome back their ace pitcher, Jacob deGrom, to the mound this weekend after a long-term injury sidelined him for much of the season.

deGrom has been out since early May with a stress reaction in his right scapula. He began a rehab assignment in the minors in late July and has made three starts, allowing just one run in 10 innings pitched.

The Rangers are hopeful that deGrom will be able to make his season debut this weekend against the Los Angeles Angels. The 34-year-old right-hander is a two-time Cy Young Award winner and one of the most dominant pitchers in baseball when healthy.

deGrom's Return a Big Boost for Rangers

deGrom's return is a big boost for the Rangers, who are currently in the thick of the Wild Card race. The team has been playing well in his absence, but adding a pitcher of deGrom's caliber to the rotation will make them even more dangerous.

The Rangers are hoping that deGrom can help them make a run at the playoffs this season. The team has not been to the postseason since 2016, and deGrom's return could be the key to ending that drought.

deGrom's Injury History

deGrom has had a history of injuries throughout his career. He missed the entire 2020 season with a stress reaction in his elbow and has also dealt with shoulder and back issues in the past.

The Rangers are hoping that deGrom can stay healthy this season and help them make a deep playoff run.