Jacob deGrom could start for Rangers against Nationals Thursday
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 11:05 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Jacob deGrom may return to the mound for the Texas Rangers in the series finale against the Washington Nationals on Thursday. The right-hander had a successful bullpen session after exiting early in his last outing against the Los Angeles Angels due to right triceps fatigue. Manager Skip Schumaker confirmed deGrom will not pitch in the middle game on Wednesday, but is optimistic about his start. The 38-year-old right-hander had been performing with a 3.95 ERA this season and has been managing injuries throughout.
- •deGrom exited early against the Angels after two innings.
- •He was dealing with right triceps fatigue during that game.
- •Manager Schumaker indicated deGrom could start Thursday.
- •deGrom needs two strikeouts to reach 2,000.
- •He has made 23 starts this season.
- 11:56 PMESPN MLB — Rangers' deGrom could start Thur., week after exit
- 10:27 PMYahoo Sports — Rangers' deGrom could start against Nats a week after exiting early with triceps fatigue
"Jacob deGrom checked out OK after a bullpen session, and the Texas right-hander and could start the series finale against Washington a week after lasting just two innings against the Los Angeles Angels due to right triceps fatigue, manager Skip Schumaker said. Schumaker said deGrom wouldn't start the middle game against the Nationals on Wednesday but had a chance to be on the mound Thursday. The 38-year-old, who had already been dealing with a left hip and glute injury since the All-Star break, escaped a first-inning jam but gave up two runs and five hits during a 32-pitch second in the Rangers' 7-0 loss to the Angels last Thursday.
"Jacob deGrom checked out OK after a bullpen session, and the Rangers right-hander could start the series finale against Washington a week after lasting just two innings against the Angels because of right triceps fatigue, manager Skip Schumaker said.
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External links- ESPN MLBAug 18, 2026, 11:56 PMRangers' deGrom could start Thur., week after exit
Jacob deGrom checked out OK after a bullpen session, and the Rangers right-hander could start the series finale against Washington a week after lasting just two innings against the Angels because of right triceps fatigue, manager Skip Schumaker said.
- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 10:27 PMRangers' deGrom could start against Nats a week after exiting early with triceps fatigue
Jacob deGrom checked out OK after a bullpen session, and the Texas right-hander and could start the series finale against Washington a week after lasting just two innings against the Los Angeles Angels due to right triceps fatigue, manager Skip Schumaker said. Schumaker said deGrom wouldn't start the middle game against the Nationals on Wednesday but had a chance to be on the mound Thursday. The 38-year-old, who had already been dealing with a left hip and glute injury since the All-Star break, escaped a first-inning jam but gave up two runs and five hits during a 32-pitch second in the Rangers' 7-0 loss to the Angels last Thursday.
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