{"id":76390,"date":"2024-06-10T23:55:14","date_gmt":"2024-06-11T03:55:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/?p=76390"},"modified":"2024-06-10T23:55:14","modified_gmt":"2024-06-11T03:55:14","slug":"rangers-close-return-degrom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2024\/06\/10\/rangers-close-return-degrom\/","title":{"rendered":"Two-Time Cy Young Winner Is Getting Close To Return"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/d\/degroja01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-06-10_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jacob deGrom<\/a> is on his way back from the IL. If things continue to progress, he is expected to throw on the mound in about a week. This is certainly good news for the Texas Rangers.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">He is about a week or so from throwing off a mound if everything continues to go well. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/MgfdczUmqp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/MgfdczUmqp<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Evan Grant (@Evan_P_Grant) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Evan_P_Grant\/status\/1800209625062748605?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">June 10, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>Two-Time Cy Young Winner Is Getting Close To Return<\/h2>\n<h3>Status Update With Jacob DeGrom<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2024\/05\/24\/rangers-jon-gray-injury-update\/\" target=\"_self\">DeGrom<\/a>, struck by an elbow injury and recovering from his second <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/j\/johnto01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-06-10_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tommy John<\/a>, is targeting to get in for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/sports\/mlb\/jacob-degrom-s-comeback-timeline-after-injury-update\/vi-BB1nYJ48\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">bullpen session<\/a> this month. It could even be during the Rangers next <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/fantasy\/baseball\/news\/rangers-jacob-degrom-slated-for-bullpen-next-homestand\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">homestand<\/a>. If recovery goes in the right direction, he could return as soon as August. It is pending that he doesn&#8217;t undergo any setbacks in his recovery process. While his return appears optimistic, you must wonder about one thing. Is it a good idea to pitch right away and pitch in high-leverage spots once he returns?<\/p>\n<p>The last thing an organization and manager of a team wants is to rush a player&#8217;s return and have them face setbacks and get injured again. DeGrom will be throwing his first bullpen session since last June&#8217;s Tommy John surgery. His surgery occurred during the Rangers June 17-23 homestand last season. The Rangers will need him to make the playoffs and try to repeat as champions. Texas is currently second in the AL West and are five games behind the Seattle Mariners. But the team could certainly use him and many other injured players that they are waiting to return. The injuries this year have been insane. Aside from DeGrom, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/c\/carteev01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-06-10_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Evan Carter<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/s\/seageco01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-06-10_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Corey Seager<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/s\/scherma01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-06-10_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Max Scherzer<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/m\/mahlety01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-06-10_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tyler Mahle<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/s\/sborzjo01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-06-10_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Josh Sborz<\/a> are also waiting to get back into health.<\/p>\n<p>DeGrom has participated in flat ground throwing and an organized, mitigated timeline as he moves forward with his rehab following his second Tommy John. The RHP has accomplished all the required stakes in his recovery process, but he still has some work ahead of him before he makes his official return. An August return is looking promising, but nothing has been guaranteed yet.<\/p>\n<h3>Why DeGrom Is Worthy<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Logan Webb was asked to put himself in his dream rotation of active pitchers:<\/p>\n<p>Jacob deGrom<br \/>Zac Gallen<br \/>Blake Snell<br \/>Gerrit Cole<\/p>\n<p>(via <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/See_Hendo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@See_Hendo<\/a>) <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/3MuBB2CX07\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/3MuBB2CX07<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Talkin\u2019 Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TalkinBaseball_\/status\/1800214081309421776?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">June 10, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>When San Francisco Giants starting pitcher <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/w\/webblo01.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Logan Webb<\/a>\u00a0was asked what his dream rotation of pitchers would be, he mentioned that DeGrom would be one of them. Webb also mentioned how skilled DeGrom is. Last season, in six games played, DeGrom recorded a 2.67 ERA, a 2-0 record, and a 0.76 WHIP. Prior to last season, DeGrom spent his whole career with the New York Mets. The 35-year-old has had an impressive career with a more than respectable ERA throughout his whole career. Rangers fans are anxiously awaiting his return.<\/p>\n<p>Main Photo Credits: <em>Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jacob deGrom is on his way back from the IL. If things continue to progress, he is expected to throw on the mound in about a week. This is certainly good news for the Texas Rangers. 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