Overview

• Texas has not named a replacement for Wednesday against the Royals, tightening pitching plans with no off day until next week.
• deGrom has logged 24 starts and 140 1/3 innings, his most since 2019, with a 2.76 ERA and a fastball back in the 98 mph range.
• Kumar Rocker is the only starter on option at Triple-A Round Rock, while Jacob Latz has recently been limited to short outings.
• The Rangers have lost 10 of 12 to fall three games under .500 and six back in the Wild Card race.
• Opening Day third baseman Josh Jung has been benched for inconsistent performance, as described by Chris Young.