Jacob deGrom will not make his scheduled start tomorrow against the Houston Astros and could be headed to the injured list after being diagnosed with a mild left glute strain. He reported soreness following a shortened five‑inning outing against the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday at Globe Life Field. The Rangers are debating whether to place deGrom on the IL; if they do, routine backdating rules could shorten his time away.
What the team said
As reported by The Dallas Morning News, manager Skip Schumaker said the club is "unsure" whether deGrom will be available "right away" after the All‑Star break and confirmed that the Rangers are still working through whether an injured‑list stint is necessary. That report notes that if the Rangers place deGrom on the injured list on Saturday, he could return as early as July 23. MLB roster rules allow an IL stint to be backdated by up to three days in some cases, which can trim the minimum time missed, per MLB Trade Rumors.
Season snapshot
DeGrom has a 3.49 earned‑run average in 18 starts this season and roughly 122 strikeouts in about 100 innings, according to All For Texas. Those numbers have made him one of the Rangers' steadier arms while the club tries to navigate a run of rotation injuries.
What happened vs. the Angels
DeGrom exited the start on Tuesday after five innings and 80 pitches because of soreness in his left hip and upper leg, according to a game recap by CBS Sports. He told reporters the tightness often fades between starts, but this time the Rangers' staff opted for caution and scratched him from Sunday’s assignment.
Rotation depth and options
The move to pull deGrom from the finale piles more pressure on a rotation that has already taken some hits. Jack Leiter landed on the IL and underwent arthroscopic ankle surgery, while Jordan Montgomery has been working his way back with minor‑league rehab starts. The club has leaned on veterans and Triple‑A arms for bulk innings and will sort through short‑term callups or spot starts while deGrom’s situation gets clarified, as outlined on the team’s official news coverage.
What comes next
With the All‑Star break looming, the Rangers have a small window to decide whether a brief IL stint is the safer play or if deGrom can heal without burning through the minimum time away. Either way, the decision will test the club’s depth, and fans should expect the front office and coaching staff to use the break to map out how the rotation lines up for the second half.
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