Jacob deGrom set to start for Rangers against Nationals Thursday night
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 11:22 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Jacob deGrom is scheduled to start for the Texas Rangers on Thursday night against the Washington Nationals. The right-hander aims to become the second-fastest pitcher to reach 2,000 career strikeouts after a previous outing limited to two innings due to triceps fatigue. Manager Skip Schumaker noted deGrom has recovered well and will not face any specific limitations. DeGrom has 1,998 strikeouts over 1,660 1/3 innings since his MLB debut in 2014, with 147 strikeouts this season. He has dealt with various injuries in recent years, limiting his appearances significantly.
- •DeGrom has 1,998 strikeouts in his career.
- •He pitched only two innings last week due to injury.
- •The matchup is against the Washington Nationals.
- •DeGrom has a 3.95 ERA this season.
- •He previously missed time due to elbow surgery.
- 11:22 PMYahoo Sports — Jacob deGrom can still be 2nd-fastest to 2,000 career Ks after triceps shortened last start
"Jacob deGrom is set for another chance to become the second-fastest pitcher to 2,000 career strikeouts when he is scheduled to start for the Texas Rangers on Thursday night, a week after pitching only two innings in his previous game because of triceps fatigue. Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said Wednesday, which would have been the right-hander's normal turn in the rotation, that deGrom recovered well after a bullpen session the previous day, and will start the series finale against Washington. “Feels good, so good to go,” Schumaker said, adding that deGrom won't be on any specific limitations.
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