Jacob deGrom’s knee MRI turns out clean after a shaky start to the season. The Texas Rangers announced the scan result Tuesday night, just hours after the 37‑year‑old threw 78 pitches over five innings in a 2‑1 win over Seattle. DeGrom, who allowed a first‑inning homer to Cal Raleigh, left the game tied 1‑1.

DeGrom had reported mild knee discomfort before Monday’s outing and was limited by the Rangers to keep the right‑hander from overworking. He finished 4⅔ innings, 78 pitches, on March 31 against Baltimore and was a late scratch at Philadelphia due to neck stiffness. The clean MRI eases concerns about a possible injury that could sideline him.

With the Rangers’ rotation already stretched, deGrom’s availability remains a strategic question heading into the second half. A healthy arm could push the club back into playoff contention, while any setback would leave the team scrambling. For now, the clean scan offers a brief breathing space before the next decision on his start.

The Rangers’ manager Skip Schumaker praised the pitcher’s resilience after the 3‑2 win over Seattle, noting deGrom’s knee felt “a little tender, but I think we’ll be OK.” The clean MRI removes the immediate medical hurdle, but the team will monitor his workload closely before handing him the mound again.