JACOB DEGROM NEWS

Rangers finally see deGrom in a game, against minor leaguers

Two-time National League Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom finally pitched in a game for the Texas Rangers, though it was on a back field against minor leaguers

MARCH 13, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting minor-league game DeGrom (side) will start a minor-league spring training game on the back fields Monday, Levi Weaver of The Athletic reports.

Impact The veteran right-hander won't start Monday's Cactus League contest as previously rumored, but he'll still see game action. He's working his way back from left side tightness and sat around 98-99 mph during a 35-pitch session of live batting practice last week. Assuming all goes well Monday, deGrom could gain full clearance shortly thereafter, though it's possible he'll still begin the campaign with a limited workload.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Oblique issue could delay start of season for Yankees' Bader

Injuries continue to pile up for the New York Yankees as they get ready to begin their AL East title defense

MARCH 10, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

World Baseball Classic players get artsy with custom cleats

Flashy footwear takes center stage as the highly anticipated World Baseball Classic gets underway.

MARCH 10, 2023

Soto progresses in Padres camp with optimism for WBC trip

Juan Soto ran sprints in the outfield and took some big swings in batting practice during an early workout at the San Diego Padres spring training complex

MARCH 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Could pitch in Cactus game Monday DeGrom (side) could make his Cactus League debut as soon as Monday, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Working his way back from left side tightness, deGrom sat at 98-99 mph during a 35-pitch live batting practice session Wednesday. As long as he rebounds from that throwing session with no issues, he should be cleared to return to game action. The two-time Cy Young winner remains on track for the start of the season, although it's probably not reasonable to expect a normal workload right out of the gate.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Facing live hitters Wednesday Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said DeGrom (side) will throw a live batting practice session Wednesday, Levi Weaver of The Athleticreports.

Impact The right-hander is expected to toss around 30 pitches in the session and remains "on schedule" for the start of the regular season, despite having not pitched in a Cactus League game yet. Though all updates offered by Bochy and deGrom have suggested that the side injury that first cropped up in late February isn't a concern, it's understandable if fantasy managers are skeptical after the two-time Cy Young Award winner's injury-plagued 2021 and 2022 campaigns. Those who haven't drafted yet will want to keep a close eye on reports regarding deGrom after Wednesday's live session. If he sticks to a normal schedule of four days off before facing hitters again, deGrom could make his spring debut as soon as next Monday versus the Diamondbacks.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will throw BP session Wednesday DeGrom (side) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Wednesday, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact DeGrom was able to throw a bullpen session Saturday, and Rangers manager Bruce Bochy announced that the right-hander was "on schedule" for the regular season on Sunday. Because of his injury history over the last two years, fantasy managers will want to pay close attention to the right-hander's development, but for now, it appears deGrom will be on the bump for Opening Day in his first campaign with the Rangers.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Two more bullpens Texas manager Bruce Bochy said deGrom (side) is expected to throw two more bullpen sessions before getting into a spring training game, Jack Magruder of MLB.com reports.

Impact After deGrom threw a second bullpen session Sunday, Bochy declared the right-hander on schedule for the regular season. Apparently, part of that schedule includes at least two more sessions, one of which may include batters. Mitch Garver, who caught Sunday's session, referred to deGrom's fastball as "special" and estimated the pitcher was at about 85 percent.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • NYTIMES.COM

Throws second bullpen DeGrom (side) threw a bullpen session Sunday, Matthew Postins of SI.com reports.

Impact Texas manager Bruce Bochy said deGrom is on schedule for the regular season after the right-hander threw his second bullpen session. The Rangers want deGrom to throw one live batting practice session before appearing in a spring game -- two bullpens and one live BP session has been the practice for all Texas starters thus far.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ex-Mets ace Jacob deGrom throws 1st bullpen with Rangers Former New York Mets ace Jacob deGrom signed a five-year, $185 million contract this winter with the Texas Rangers.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • NJ.COM

Jacob deGrom, who signed 5-year, $185 million contract with Texas Rangers this offseason after spending first nine years of his career with New York Mets, waits to throw during spring training baseball practice Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023, in Surprise, Ariz. Jacob deGrom, who signed 5-year, $185 million contract with Texas Rangers this offseason after spending first nine years of his career with...

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • BOSTONHERALD.COM

Rangers new ace deGrom finally throws 1st bullpen of spring

Jacob deGrom has thrown his first bullpen session at spring training for the Texas Rangers

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Low-intensity fastballs in bullpen DeGrom's (side) bullpen session Thursday consisted of 20 fastballs at relatively low intensity, Alden Gonzalez of ESPN reports.

Impact There were no breaking balls and the effort level was pretty minimal but, as deGrom said afterward, "it was a small step, but a step in the right direction." The right-hander is expected to miss at least the first week of Cactus League games as he eases back into things after feeling some left side tightness, but he's progressing slowly but surely.

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Completes bullpen session DeGrom (side) threw a 22-pitch bullpen session Thursday, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact DeGrom and Rangers pitching coach Mike Maddux looked to be all smiles after the pitcher completed his mound work, which seems like a good sign. The ace is a little behind schedule due to some tightness in his left side, which cropped up at the start of camp, but he's progressed well since then. While deGrom is not expected to appear during the team's first week of Cactus League games, it shouldn't be long after that assuming all goes well.

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MLB rumors: Ex-Mets aces Jacob deGrom, Noah Syndergaard updates; Rangers excited for N.J.'s Jack Leiter MLB spring training moves into the next phase this weekend with the resumption of Grapefruit League and Cactus League games.

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • NJ.COM

Bullpen session coming Thursday Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said deGrom (side) will throw his first bullpen session of spring training Thursday, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact DeGrom will wind up having his spring throwing progression pushed back about a week on account of left side tightness, after the minor injury coupled with cold weather in Arizona prompted the Rangers to scratch him from his previously scheduled bullpen session last Wednesday. The two-time Cy Young Award winner was able to resume throwing and fielding drills Sunday, and after experiencing no setbacks while working out for the past few days, deGrom will step back on the mound Thursday. He's not expected to be included in the pitching schedule for the Rangers' first week of Cactus League games, but deGrom nonetheless looks to be on track to be fully ramped up well in advance of Opening Day.

FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays catch again DeGrom (side) played catch Monday for a second consecutive day, Jesse Borek of MLB.com reports.

Impact DeGrom is ramping up at a measured pace after the Rangers held him back from throwing last week. Texas manager Bruce Bochy would not put a firm date on when the right-hander will throw a bullpen session, but the manager expects that to occur later this week.

FEBRUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ex-Mets ace Jacob deGrom ready for next step with Rangers Texas Rangers starter Jacob deGrom was delayed at spring training due to soreness in his side.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • NJ.COM

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FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Jacob deGrom felt no issues after his first workout of Rangers spring training SURPRISE, Ariz. – And on Sunday … he tested. His arm, that is. Rangers starter Jacob deGrom took part in the Rangers’ workout Sunday, playin...

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Responds well to workout DeGrom (side) felt good during his workout Sunday and appears on track to continue his throwing program Monday, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Shortly after reporting to the Rangers for his first spring training with his new organization, deGrom experienced left side tightness in a bullpen session, resulting in the coaching staff shutting him down for workouts for a few days. However, the minor side injury looks to be mostly in the rearview mirror at this point, and if he can get back on the mound within the next day or two, he shouldn't find himself too far behind the Rangers' other starting pitchers once Cactus League play opens next weekend. Though deGrom isn't expected to pitch during the Rangers' first week of spring games, that's likely in deference to his status as the staff ace rather than any legitimate concern about his injury. Instead, expect the Rangers to use the first week of spring games to get longer evaluations on some of the pitchers who are fighting for spots on the Opening Day roster.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE