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Jacob deGrom Scratched From Saturday's Start Due to Neck Stiffness
Texas Rangers ace Jacob deGrom (neck) has been scratched from his scheduled start on Saturday against the Philadelphia Phillies due to neck stiffness. Left-hander Jacob Latz will make the start in deGrom's place. After failing to reach 100 innings pitched in four consecutive seasons from 2021 through 2024 due to multiple different arm injuries, deGrom finally put together a healthy campaign in 2025. Across 172 2/3 innings (30 starts), the 37-year-old recorded a 12-8 record with a 2.97 ERA, 0.92 WHIP, and 185 strikeouts. On the bright side, deGrom's current issue is not arm-related, and he may simply need to be pushed back a few days before he can make his first start of 2026. However, any injury issue for deGrom is a concern for fantasy managers, given his extensive track record of missed time in recent years. Texas wraps up its series with the Phillies on Sunday before heading to Baltimore for a three-game set with the Orioles that begins on Monday evening.
Source: Texas Rangers PR
Source: Texas Rangers PR
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