DeGrom Set for Tuesday Debut, Rangers Breathe Easy

0:00It's March 31st. This is MLB News Today, powered by AI, you're around the diamond update. I'm Kory with the story. Texas Rangers Ace Jacob DeGramm got scratched from his Saturday start with some next stiffness, but he's locked in for his 2026 debut on Tuesday against the Orioles in Baltimore at 6.35 PM. Eastern Time. The team made the announcement today, shifting him back just a couple days to play it safe for the first start of the season. This 37-year-old has battled injuries before, so fans got worried quick when he woke up stiff and headed to the park early for treatment. But he and the staff decided not to risk turning it into weeks on the shelf. DeGramm fell great in his last bullpen session and stayed confident about pitching this road trip, especially after a strong 2025 wear. He made 30 starts for the first time since his side-young year back in 2019. He's in year 4 of that 5-year, $185 million deal with Texas. Cash-off All-Star Status, a 2.97 ERA, and elite strikeout numbers, so Rangers nation

1:04can breathe easy heading into this match-up.