Jacob deGrom told the Rangers before Monday's trade deadline he wanted to stay. The two-time Cy Young winner, 38, made his preference clear to reporters at Globe Life Field. "I want to be here. I believe in this group," deGrom said.
The Rangers sit at 55-57, well out of contention. DeGrom has pitched sparingly this season due to recurring arm issues that have limited his availability for years. Other contenders likely inquired about the future Hall of Famer before the deadline, but the pitcher's commitment to Texas won out.
It's a notable show of loyalty from a veteran trying to preserve his legacy. DeGrom has been injury-plagued since signing with the Rangers in 2023, appearing in just 15 games this year. His willingness to stick with a losing team that's going nowhere speaks to his attachment to the organization or his reluctance to uproot himself chasing a ring late in his career.
The Rangers get continuity in their rotation, though the realistic window for contention with DeGrom healthy enough to pitch remains unclear.