ARLINGTON, Texas -- Rangers star pitcher Jacob deGrom said Friday afternoon he has "turned a corner" in returning to the active roster by throwing a 25-pitch bullpen session.
"For sure, feel like I've turned a corner," said deGrom, sidelined since April 28 with elbow inflammation. "Everything felt good. Definitely headed in the right direction. I'm ready to go back out there."
The 25-pitch workout was a step forward from his previous session a few days earlier, when he threw "16 or 18" pitches. The goal for his next outing will be to throw an "up-down," during which he'll throw, take a break, and then throw again to simulate what he'll experience in a game.