SURPRISE, Ariz. - It was worth the wait. Maybe not two years’ worth. But certainly two weeks' worth of exhibitions plus another day due to a rainout. And, hey, about the two years: If the Rangers get peak Jacob deGrom this season,

There’s been a great deal of positivity surrounding Jacob deGrom this spring. deGrom has been hampered by injuries over the last four years but the Texas Rangers’ ace is on track to pitch at the start of the season.

Jacob deGrom hit the mound running on Saturday. In his 2025 spring training debut, the Rangers ace tossed two flawless innings, striking out three batters while not allowing a baserunner. DeGrom looked like his usual self at Surprise Stadium in Arizona,