ARLINGTON, Texas — The rigid brace holding Jacob deGrom’s right elbow at a 90-degree angle doesn’t look awfully comfortable. It doesn’t help, either, that he can’t lift his newborn son Nolan without an assist from his wife.
But despite the newfound limitations that come with his surgically-repaired elbow, the Texas Rangers ace looked and sounded relieved on Sunday morning at Globe Life Field, the first time he’d met with reporters since he underwent season-ending ulnar collateral ligament repair surgery on June 12. He certainly looked more upbeat than the last time he met with media, on the day the Rangers announced his injury.
There’s now a tangible rehabilitation plan. The unknowns are far fewer. He’s back in the Rangers’ clubhouse surrounded by teammates. He can move forward.
