Texas Rangers pitcher Jacob deGrom will miss his next scheduled start due to a glute and hip strain. The two-time Cy Young winner was removed from his last outing after five innings and 80 pitches.
Manager Skip Schumaker expressed hope that deGrom's absence, coupled with the upcoming All-Star break, will allow him to recover without landing on the injured list. DeGrom himself indicated that this type of strain has historically resolved itself with rest.
The 38-year-old ace is 7-5 with a 3.49 ERA in 18 starts this season. His availability is a significant factor for the Rangers' playoff aspirations, and the team is monitoring his recovery closely.
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