Teams around the MLB reported to spring training Wednesday and Jacob deGrom, now of the Texas Rangers, is already sidelined with an injury.
Yes, seriously.
According to Kennedi Landry, who covers the Rangers for MLB.com, deGrom felt tightness in his left side in a bullpen session a couple of days ago.
“Jacob deGrom felt some tightness in his left side, and — given the cold weather and how early it is in camp, we’re told — they’re going to hold him back a day or two,” Levi Weaver, who covers the Rangers for The Athletic tweeted. “We’re told the seriousness level is such that he would play through it if it were the regular season.”
Jacob deGrom felt some tightness in his left side, and — given the cold weather and how early it is in camp, we’re told — they’re going to hold him back a day or two. We’re told the seriousness level is such that he would play through it if it were the regular season.
— Levi Weaver (@ThreeTwoEephus) February 15, 2023
Out of an abundance of precaution, the Rangers are holding the two-time Cy Young Award-winning pitcher, for a day or two.
“It probably says more about me than it does Jake,” Rangers general manager Chris Young said via Landry on Twitter.
“It probably says more about me than it does Jake”
— kennedi landry (@kennlandry) February 15, 2023
While the Rangers are already taking precautions, it’s a concerning development for deGrom, who signed a five-year deal worth $185 million with Texas this offseason. When healthy, deGrom is unquestionably one of the game’s best pitchers, but over his last two seasons with the New York Mets, there have been significant durability concerns. He made just a combined 26 starts in 2021 and 2022.
The MLB world reacted to the concerning injury news on Twitter. Many Mets fans seemed to be relieved that they no longer have to worry about deGrom’s durability.
I'm still sad Jacob deGrom isn't a Met but it's cool to live in a world where these tweets don't ruin my week https://t.co/KfY3jezYBC
— James Schiano (@James_Schiano) February 15, 2023
Rangers fans, welcome to the Jacob deGrom Experience: Other-worldly awesomeness mixed with constant paranoia. https://t.co/B8v8VwAw5L
— D.J. Short (@djshort) February 15, 2023
I'd like to translate for Texas Rangers fans if i may. Jacob deGrom will be re-evaluated in June and you won't see him until late July. https://t.co/Ijt0PRiqj0
— Kev Kelly (@_KevKells) February 15, 2023
ah, a Jacob deGrom injury, baseball is back
— Jon Becker (@jonbecker_) February 15, 2023
Jacob deGrom will be down a few days with tightness in his left side. #Rangers GM Chris Young said weather and field conditions contributed to decision, said deGrom wanted to throw his bullpen. Rangers not worried.
— Jeff Wilson (@JeffWilsonTXR) February 15, 2023
Buckle up, Rangers fans https://t.co/PMSMVQo0M8
— John Mincone (@JMincone) February 15, 2023
This officially marks the beginning of baseball season https://t.co/RpFigTuc7g
— Gifford Gould (@Gifford_Gould) February 15, 2023
maybe they should’ve done a Google search 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 https://t.co/ma4iOUx48x
— Carl (@KirilloffRBW) February 15, 2023
already in midseason form https://t.co/nkaBZt3Wla
— megan BRAUNY FOREVER brown (@thatgirlondeck) February 15, 2023
Hoping deGrom is fine. It's a damn shame to see injuries derail another Hall of Fame-caliber player.
— Mike Mayer (@mikemayer22) February 15, 2023
