3 MLB teams already facing spring training PR nightmares
By Kevin Henry
MLB injury news: Texas Rangers pitcher Jacob deGrom
While we don’t yet know the extend of deGrom’s injury (or even if there is one), news coming out of the Rangers camp on Wednesday morning certainly wasn’t anything that Texas fans wanted to hear after deGrom was inked to a five-year, $185 million deal this offseason.
Jacob deGrom felt some tightness in his left side, and — given the cold weather and how early it is in camp, we’re told — they’re going to hold him back a day or two. We’re told the seriousness level is such that he would play through it if it were the regular season.
— Levi Weaver (@ThreeTwoEephus) February 15, 2023
As our own Seth Carlson pointed out earlier today, even the slightest thought of an injury popping up for deGrom is enough to cause concern. Based on his previous injury history where small concerns turned into big problems, the Rangers have every right to hold deGrom back a little bit this early in spring training.
The fact that deGrom could have pitched through it, however, is a good sign for the Rangers, and the next day or two will be telling in terms of if this hiccup is merely that or the start of more issues. However, deGrom’s health is certainly always a story to keep an eye on, whether it’s spring training or the regular season.