"Jacob deGrom's final two years with the New York Mets were plagued by injury before he left in free agency after the 2022 season."
"Latz failed to win a spot in the rotation out of spring training and has pitched mostly out of the bullpen in parts of four seasons with the Rangers."
"The $185 million, five-year deal deGrom signed with Texas included a conditional sixth-year club option worth at least $20 million and up to $37 million for 2028."
"DeGrom had Tommy John surgery after only six starts in his Rangers debut in 2023, the season of their only World Series title."
Jacob deGrom was scratched from his scheduled start against the Phillies due to neck stiffness. Left-hander Jacob Latz, who has primarily pitched out of the bullpen, took the mound instead. DeGrom has faced injury issues in recent years, including Tommy John surgery after only six starts in 2023. His contract with the Rangers is worth $185 million over five years, with a conditional sixth-year option triggered due to his injuries.
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