ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers are again having to be cautious with their new ace.
Jacob deGrom was off to a spectacular start in the Rangers' 5-2 win over the New York Yankees on Friday night before he left in the fourth inning because of forearm tightness. It was the second time in three games the two-time National League Cy Young Award winner exited early because of injury concerns.
"Just being cautious here," Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said. "We'll evaluate him tomorrow, and see how he feels."
DeGrom, who didn't talk to media after the game, retired his first 10 batters and had a 5-0 lead before he walked Anthony Rizzo with one out in the fourth.