Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jacob deGrom. Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Rangers' Jacob deGrom shares plan for return

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated Sep 2, 2024 8:29 PM ET

Jacob deGrom could make his return to the Texas Rangers earlier than expected.

DeGrom told reporters on Monday that rather than make another rehab start, the Rangers have discussed the possibility of having him start for the big-league club this weekend.

Jacob deGrom just told us that the Rangers are discussing him starting with the big league club this weekend, as opposed to making a final rehab start with Double-A Frisco

— kennedi landry (@kennlandry) September 2, 2024

The current plan is for deGrom to make a rehab start at Double-A on Saturday, and for Max Scherzer to start for Triple-A the same day.

Rangers manager Bruce Bochy indicated that he may prefer to just have deGrom make another rehab start in the minors before being promoted.

Bruce Bochy said: “Thats an option. But I don’t think that’s what we’re going to do.”

So sounds like as of now, sounds like deGrom will pitch in Frisco. But who knows what happens come Saturday. https://t.co/OqKlz97GfR

— kennedi landry (@kennlandry) September 2, 2024

DeGrom is returning from Tommy John surgery he underwent in June 2023 to repair a torn UCL in his right elbow. The 36-year-old only made six starts for Texas last year after signing with them in the offseason, so his return to the club is highly anticipated.

The Rangers entered Monday 65-72 on the season, which is a disappointing mark for the reigning World Series champions. DeGrom is a two-time Cy Young Award winner.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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