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The five-year, $185 million contract deGrom signed with Texas has brought forth scrutiny, especially given he has pitched only 41 innings over two seasons since the signing. Critics have posed major questions regarding the value of such contracts bestowed on players with injuries clouds hanging over their heads.
Navigating Expectations
For the Texas Rangers, the key lies in how they manage deGrom moving forward. The strategy involves careful planning when charting his innings throughout the season. The old blueprint of expecting a workhorse starter to cover 200 innings ought to evolve. With the unpredictability surrounding deGrom's health and performance, the need for a new, adaptive strategy is paramount.