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Jack Leiter: Out since June 19 due to ankle surgery, Leiter is set to make his second rehab start on Thursday for Double-A Frisco. Leiter threw 48 pitches last Thursday in 2 2/3 innings. He is expected to push toward four innings and 60-65 pitches.
The Texas Rangers welcomed some good news about three key players on the injured list.
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Jacob deGrom exits after two innings due to triceps discomfort in major Rangers injury concern
Jacob deGrom’s and the Rangers’ seasons could be hanging in the balance. Texas’ ace exited Thursday’s start against the Angels after just two innings due to discomfort in his triceps, and is slated for testing Friday.
Jacob deGrom played catch Sunday, his first time throwing since right triceps tightness forced him out of Thursday’s start against the Los Angeles Angels after 2 innings.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Jacob deGrom told the Texas Rangers before the trade deadline that he believed in the team and wanted to stay. The two-time Cy Young Award winner and the Rangers have both since gotten back on a winning track.