Injuries are a harsh part of baseball. They can end a player’s season or keep him out of the game for a couple of weeks. Furthermore, they can occur at the worst times. Texas Rangers ace Jacob deGrom, left the team’s most recent game midway with an injury. This left fans anxious as they wondered about the seriousness of the issue.
The Rangers’ ace has started the season on a decent note after having a rough first game. He was having a good game against the New York Yankees as well, before the injury. Fans are right to be concerned considering their ace pitcher’s injury record.
Texas Rangers ace leaves midway through game against New York Yankees because of injury
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Jacob deGrom is once again hit with the injury bug. The Rangers’ star pitcher left their most recent game against the New York Yankees with forearm tightness. He had started the game well and looked on track for a great performance before the issue. This is not the first time it is happening this season either, with deGrom departing a game earlier this month. Fans have shown concern following news of the latest injury. Talkin’ Yanks shared a Tweet confirming deGrom’s mid-game departure.
Degrom leaving the game with an injury pic.twitter.com/jhhYa2W27O
— Talkin' Yanks (@TalkinYanks) April 29, 2023
In the Tweet, Talkin’ Yanks said, “Degrom leaving the game with an injury”. Although the injury does not seem serious, Rangers’ management will have tests done and then reevaluate. This is a blow for the Texas-based team, as their ace pitcher seems to be dealing with some discomfort.
The reactions from fans have been filled with worry.
Some fans worried about deGrom and felt bad for him.
This dude can’t catch a break
— james wienges (@jameswienges) April 29, 2023
Bro cannot catch a break
— Mason (@EaglesProYT) April 29, 2023
Poor guy
— Ant527 (@Anthony__527) April 29, 2023
Other fans were less surprised and somewhat expected it.
when does he not
— Jack Botta (@jack_botta) April 29, 2023
Shocker.
— John (@bxbaseball2) April 29, 2023
Saw this one coming
— Ultra (@Bestgamer2701) April 29, 2023
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This injury does not seem to be long term, but we will not know for certain until all the tests are done. The Rangers made a shock swoop to sign deGrom for $185 million in free agency. The team made this move despite his injury history in recent years.
Jacob deGrom is one of the best pitchers in MLB, but he has had a tough time with injuries
Jacob deGrom is one of MLB’s top pitchers, but he has had a rough time with injuries in recent years. In 2021 and 2022, he made 15 and 11 starts respectively, being severely limited by his time on the injured list. Furthermore, that trend seems to have carried on into this season. He had an injury scare in spring training and has had two during the regular season, including this one.
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It will be interesting to see how deGrom’s first season with the Texas Rangers develops. What do you think of Jacob deGrom leaving his most recent game with an injury? Kindly share your thoughts in the comments below.