Leiter Makes Second Rehab Start, Nearing Rangers Return
Rangers pitching prospect Jack Leiter is progressing through a minor league rehab stint for a right ankle injury, completing his second rehab outing.
Jack Leiter is advancing toward a return to the Texas Rangers after making his second minor league rehab start while recovering from a right ankle injury. The rehab assignment indicates he is not yet ready for the major league roster but is trending in the right direction. The Rangers will likely monitor his next steps before activating him from the injured list.
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Leiter Makes Second Rehab Start, Nearing Rangers Return
Rangers pitching prospect Jack Leiter is progressing through a minor league rehab stint for a right ankle injury, completing his second rehab outing.
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deGrom Returns Thursday Despite Triceps Fatigue and Lingering Issues
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Jacob deGrom (triceps fatigue) unlikely to make next start, but early news is positive
deGrom is not expected to take his next turn in the Rangers rotation due to triceps fatigue, though initial reports describe the news as positive.