Pitcher Jacob deGrom may have changed teams in the offseason, but his injury woes are continuing to plague him in 2023.
DeGrom exited his start for the Rangers on 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.
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.
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— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) April 29, 2023
On April 17, deGrom was yanked from a no-hit bid in similar circumstances after just four innings. Texas cited right wrist soreness as the reason for removing him.
DeGrom signed a five-year, $185 million contract with the Rangers on Dec. 2, leaving the Mets after nine successful but injury-riddled seasons.
