Rangers Set Date for Jacob deGrom's First Spring Training Start

Texas Rangers fans in Surprise, Ariz., will get to see the two-time Cy Young winner pitch on Wednesday against Team Brazil.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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After a day of rest, the Texas Rangers have announced that Jacob deGrom will make his first spring training start on Wednesday against Team Brazil, which is an exhibition game for the World Baseball Classic. This comes as deGrom continues his ramp-up for the upcoming season, similar to his preparation last year following Tommy John surgery.

Why it matters

deGrom's spring training debut is highly anticipated as the Rangers look to have the two-time Cy Young winner healthy and productive for a full season after he went 12-8 with a 2.97 ERA and 185 strikeouts in 2023.

The details

Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said the team wants to keep deGrom on a similar ramp-up to last year, when he made three spring training starts. The right-hander is expected to make 3-4 starts this spring, with the goal of having him ready to start the fourth game of the regular season.

  • deGrom will make his first spring training start on Wednesday, March 8, 2026.
  • The Rangers have an off day on Tuesday, March 7, 2026, their first of spring training.

The players

Jacob deGrom

A two-time Cy Young award winner who signed a five-year deal with the Texas Rangers before the 2023 season.

Skip Schumaker

The manager of the Texas Rangers.

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What they’re saying

“I think you'll see him in a game really soon”

— Skip Schumaker, Rangers Manager (MLB.com)

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