Jacob deGrom wants to stay with Rangers ahead of trade deadline
5 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 4:39 AM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Jacob deGrom has expressed to the Texas Rangers his desire to remain with the team, according to reports. The two-time Cy Young Award winner holds a full no-trade clause, which means he can block any potential trade. The Rangers are currently struggling with a record of 55-57 and have lost five consecutive games, prompting speculation about their plans as the trade deadline approaches. DeGrom's recent performance shows him with a 3.96 ERA and 135 strikeouts this season, but he has faced challenges in his last few outings. His commitment to staying could impact the Rangers' decision-making as they assess whether to bolster the roster or prioritize the future.
- •DeGrom informed the Rangers he wants to stay in Texas.
- •Texas has a current record of 55-57.
- •The Rangers have lost five straight games.
- •DeGrom has a 3.96 ERA and 135 strikeouts this season.
- •His full no-trade clause gives him significant trade control.
- 5:20 PMYahoo Sports — Jacob deGrom told Rangers before trade deadline that he wanted to stay in Texas
- 4:39 AMYahoo Sports — Rangers news: Which teams showed interest in Jacob deGrom before trade deadline
- 1:44 AMESPN MLB — 'I want to be here': DeGrom stays loyal to Rangers
- 12:05 AMYahoo Sports — Jacob deGrom Explains Not Waiving No-Trade Clause
- 6:16 PMYahoo Sports — Jacob deGrom makes trade wishes clear to Rangers as deadline speculation builds
"Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jacob deGrom explained why he chose not to waive his no-trade clause ahead of the MLB trade deadline. With hours to go until the 6 p.m. ET August 3 trade deadline, deGrom will be staying put in Texas, as he refused to waive his NTC to go to another team when […] The post Jacob deGrom Explains Not Waiving No-Trade Clause appeared first on HEAVY.
"Two-time Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom, 38, told the Texas Rangers before Monday's trade deadline that he wanted to stay with the 55-57 team, telling reporters at Globe Life Field that "I want to be here," and that "I believe in this group."
"The right-hander, who has a full no-trade clause in his contract, addressed reports that the slumping Rangers were approached by at least one other club about his availability.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 5:20 PMJacob deGrom told Rangers before trade deadline that he wanted to stay in Texas
The right-hander, who has a full no-trade clause in his contract, addressed reports that the slumping Rangers were approached by at least one other club about his availability.
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 4:39 AMRangers news: Which teams showed interest in Jacob deGrom before trade deadline
The Rangers received plenty of interest from other teams for Jacob deGrom, but the veteran decided to stay in Texas.
- ESPN MLBAug 4, 2026, 1:44 AM'I want to be here': DeGrom stays loyal to Rangers
Two-time Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom, 38, told the Texas Rangers before Monday's trade deadline that he wanted to stay with the 55-57 team, telling reporters at Globe Life Field that "I want to be here," and that "I believe in this group."
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 12:05 AMJacob deGrom Explains Not Waiving No-Trade Clause
Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jacob deGrom explained why he chose not to waive his no-trade clause ahead of the MLB trade deadline. With hours to go until the 6 p.m. ET August 3 trade deadline, deGrom will be staying put in Texas, as he refused to waive his NTC to go to another team when […] The post Jacob deGrom Explains Not Waiving No-Trade Clause appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 6:16 PMJacob deGrom makes trade wishes clear to Rangers as deadline speculation builds
Jacob deGrom reportedly has informed the Rangers that he wants to remain in Texas, potentially removing one of the deadline’s biggest names from the trade market.
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