Jacob deGrom is closing in on 2,000 career strikeouts—just two away—and he’s set to take the mound for the Texas Rangers, aiming to become the second-fastest pitcher ever to reach that milestone in innings pitched. After a brief setback last week due to triceps fatigue, he bounced back with a bullpen session and feels ready to go, though the team will monitor him closely without a strict pitch limit. Despite recent hip and glute issues, the extra rest has been crucial after years of injury setbacks—including elbow surgery—that sidelined him. If he hits the mark, he’ll join an elite group: the ninth active player and 94th all-time to reach 2K strikeouts, and the fourth this season, alongside Kevin Gausman and Sonny Gray. For a pitcher with such a history of adversity, this milestone is not just impressive—it’s historic.
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