WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Rangers third baseman Josh Jung had a "good day" before Friday's series opener against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park, manager Skip Schumaker said, when another round of scans on his strained calf yielded positive results.

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.

Skip Schumaker heard that Jacob deGrom was feeling discomfort Thursday night and made the call. The Texas Rangers did not send deGrom back out for the third inning of their 7-0 loss to the Los Angeles Angels after the right-hander reported tightness in his right triceps.

The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal reports that the Braves and Rangers had a deal in place for Jacob deGrom, but the pitcher invoked his no-trade clause.

The two-time Cy Young winner opted not to waive his no-trade clause, indicating his desire to win with the Rangers.

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The Texas Rangers set their starting pitcher for Thursday’s game so now it’s worth determining what they might do against the Athletics.