Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. Injuries continue to mire Texas Rangers starter Jacob deGrom, and his latest is going to knock him out for the remainder of the 2023 season.
According to the Dallas Morning News, deGrom, who was moved to the 60-day IL on Monday, needs elbow surgery to repair a tear to his ulnar collateral ligament in this throwing elbow.
It is unknown whether deGrom needs traditional Tommy John surgery or will have an internal brace. The Dallas Morning News said Dr.
Keith Meister, who will be performing the surgery, won’t know the extent of the injury until deGrom is under the knife. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Jacob deGrom #48 of the Texas Rangers delivers a pitch during a game against the New York Yankees at Globe Life Field on April 28, 2023 in Arlington, Texas. (Bailey Orr/Texas Rangers/Getty Images) Either way, deGrom is going to be missing at least a full year, so the 2024 season will be impacted as well.