Jacob deGrom exits after two innings due to triceps discomfort in major Rangers injury concern

Jacob deGrom and the Rangers’ respective seasons could be hanging in the balance. Texas’ ace exited Thursday’s start against the Angels after just two innings due to discomfort in his triceps and is slated for testing Friday. The Rangers (60-62) are two games back of the Astros in the AL West and 1/2 game behind the Tigers for the third and final AL Wild Card berth. Texas Rangers pitcher Jacob Degrom sits in the dugout before a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on Thursday, August 13, 2026. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect “I’m not too concerned,” deGrom said after the 7-0 loss. “Hopefully I’ll make my next (start), we’ll see. There in the second it was tight and just didn’t want to loosen up … I haven’t really had that before.” DeGrom, 38, has ba