AL West

Texas Rangers
PITCHER HEALTH

Preseason 2026 injury analysis, durability risk profiles, and return timelines for the Texas Rangers pitching rotation.

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ROTATION OUTLOOK

Texas features a high-risk rotation led by deGrom and Eovaldi, both 36+ with extensive injury histories. Gore provides health stability, but the Rangers' rotation success hinges on aging veterans staying healthy.

KEY PITCHERS

Jacob deGrom

RHP • #1 Starter

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Injury History

Two Tommy John surgeries (2023, 2019). Age 38 in June 2026. Limited starts 2021-2024. All-Star in 2025 post-return.

Durability Risk Profile

deGrom successfully returned from his second Tommy John surgery but carries extreme durability risk at age 38. While he showed brilliance in limited 2025 action, staying healthy for a full season remains unlikely.

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Nathan Eovaldi

RHP • #2 Starter

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Injury History

Rotator cuff strain (2025). Sports hernia surgery (2025). Fully recovered for 2026. Age 36.

Durability Risk Profile

Eovaldi underwent dual surgeries in 2025 but is fully healthy entering 2026. His age (36) and extensive career workload suggest moderate durability risk.

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MacKenzie Gore

LHP • #3 Starter

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Injury History

All-Star 2025 (first half). 6.75 ERA post-All-Star break. 180+ strikeouts 2 consecutive years. Generally healthy.

Durability Risk Profile

Gore brings excellent health to Texas after the trade from Washington. His durability is solid despite second-half struggles in 2025.

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