Rangers get bad news on Jacob DeGrom hours before of 2026 season debut
This is some brutal news for the Rangers one game into the season.
Rangers get bad news on Jacob DeGrom hours before of 2026 season debut originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Texas Rangers began their 2026 MLB season against the Philadelphia Phillies , losing 5-3 on Opening Day thanks to the Phillies' ace outdueling Nathan Eovaldi.
But, on Saturday, March 28th, the Rangers had Jacob DeGrom scheduled to pitch against Aaron Nola, with the advantage on the Rangers' side as they look to their other ace for Game 2 of the season. However, according to Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News , the Rangers got some bad news on DeGrom, as the righty ace was scratched from his 2026 debut just hours before he was set to take the mound for the Rangers. Jacob DeGrom scratched from Saturday start vs.
Phillies "Jacob DeGrom has been scratched with neck stiffness," Grant reports, "Jacob Latz will start in his place. The Rangers do not believe this is serious, and he could start later on the road trip. " This report is a very worrying one.
Even though Grant is reporting that DeGrom could start later on the road trip to begin the season, it doesn't change that this news is a troubling one for the righty. More : Jacob DeGrom is only 149 strikeouts from 2,000 for his career DeGrom has dealt with injuries in his career, especially lately. He pitched in just six games in 2023, then only three in 2024.