PT TODAY: deGrom turns towards Texas

 

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NEWS: Texas signs RHP Jacob deGrom and pads middle, back of rotation by retaining Martín Pérez and adding Jake Odorizzi.

IMPACT: High

BHQ SPIN: The Rangers made undoubtedly the biggest splash so far in free agency, signing RHP Jacob deGrom to a 5-year deal. The 34-year-old deGrom’s deal is without question the biggest risk/reward contract of the offseason. When healthy, deGrom has been nothing short of sensational, but he hasn’t been healthy for a full season since the pandemic-shortened 2020, although he ended 2022 on the mound. Expect greatness when he’s available, but 2023 IP totals for deGrom could range from 60 to 160. Meanwhile, TEX sent lefty Kolby Allard back to his original club in ATL to...

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