What happened to Jacob deGrom? Texas ace taken off after four dominant innings

Texas Rangers ace Jacob deGrom was removed against the Kansas City Royals after four innings due to right wrist soreness.

DeGrom was dominant in the game, allowing only two baserunners on a walk and an error.

DeGrom did not allow a hit in four innings, walking one and striking out five against the Kansas City Royals. He was replaced by Dane Dunning, who allowed a one-out hit during the fifth to break up the no-hitter. However, the Rangers did manage to keep the scoreboard clean and took the game 4-0.

The team called the move precautionary and said that deGrom will continue to be evaluated. It is still uncertain whether he will be added to the injury list.

He has played 20 2/3 innings for the Rangers with a 3.48 ERA and a 32-3 strikeout-to-walk ratio.

According to Rangers‘ management, retiring deGrom was a precautionary meassure.

He signed a five-year contract with the Rangers for $185 million in December 2022. The two-time Cy Young winner is expected to bring consistency to a much-needed Texas team who are now top of the AL West.

DeGrom signed a 5-year $185 million contract with the Rangers in December 2022

DeGrom's injury history is a concern for the Texas Rangers, but when he's healthy, he remains one of the best pitchers in the game. Rangers fans will be eagerly awaiting updates on deGrom's status and hoping for a speedy recovery.