Overview

• Jacob deGrom, a two-time Cy Young winner, will start the 2025 MLB season as the fifth starter in the Texas Rangers' rotation to allow for extra rest between starts.
• The Rangers' decision follows deGrom's recovery from his second Tommy John surgery, which limited him to nine starts over the past two seasons.
• Manager Bruce Bochy stated that deGrom is fully healthy but emphasized a cautious approach to keep him available for the full season.
• DeGrom is scheduled to make his Cactus League debut on Friday, with plans to gradually build his pitch count to around five innings by Opening Day.
• The Rangers' early-season schedule, with frequent off-days, supports their approach to managing deGrom's workload and long-term health.