DeGrom Pitches Through Knee Discomfort

0:00It's April 7. This is El Paso News today, driven by AI. Texas Rangers ace Jacob DeGrom, the two-time Saiyung winner, felt some discomfort in his right knee before Monday night start against the Seattle. Mariners. He still delivered in their tight 2-1 victory, going five innings on just 78 pitches, allowing only one hit, a first inning homer to cow. Raleigh Plus, one walk, and six strikeouts. Major skip shoemaker played it safe with the 37-year-old, not wanting to overwork him early in the season. DeGrom's last outing was four two-thirds innings, and another 78 pitches in an 8-5 win over Baltimore last Tuesday. DeGrom brushed it off post-game, saying he feels okay, just a little tender, and expects to be fine. He even joked about locking in after that long 12-pitch homer battle with Raleigh, sensing a close one. This marks his 250th career start, 18th among active pitchers, after missing his scheduled March 28th debut, due to neck.

1:01Stiffness. Last year, he earned American League comeback player of the year, honors with a 12-8 record in 2.970RA following Major. Elbow surgery. Every time he steps on that mound, DeGrom reminds us to stay grateful for the game, no matter the bumps along the way.