Jacob deGrom Exits Early With Knee Tenderness

Rangers ace Jacob deGrom was limited to five innings and 78 pitches in Monday's win over the Mariners due to right knee tenderness he felt before the start. Despite the discomfort, he struck out six and allowed only one run on one hit and one walk. While he did not factor into the decision, the outing serves as a key early-season test for the two-time Cy Young winner as he navigates his 2026 campaign.