Jacob deGrom may have changed teams in the offseason, but his injury woes are continuing to plague him in 2023.
The Rangers ace exited his start Friday night after just 3 2/3 innings, the first three of which were perfect. Texas led the Yankees 5-0 at the time of his departure.
With two on and two out in the top of the fourth inning at Globe Life Field, a Rangers trainer came out to check on deGrom, at which point a lengthy discussion led to his removal after getting only 11 outs.
Later Friday night, Texas announced deGrom was removed due to forearm tightness.
DeGrom, 34, is 2-0 with a 3.04 ERA and 43 strikeouts this season.
Jacob deGrom has left tonight's game with a team trainer in the top of the 4th inning.
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) April 29, 2023
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On April 17, deGrom was yanked from a no-hit bid in similar circumstances after just four innings. The Rangers cited right wrist soreness as the reason for removing him.
DeGrom signed a five-year, $185 million contract with Texas on Dec. 2, leaving the Mets after nine successful but injury-riddled seasons.
The Rangers held on to beat the Yankees, 5-2.
