Veteran catcher Kyle Higashioka, who caught deGrom’s two perfect innings of work on Saturday, had more effusive praise. In his first outing of the spring, deGrom struck out three against Kansas City in two innings, needing just 31 pitches (21 strikes) to complete his work.

Two-time Cy Young winner Jacob deGrom is working toward a comeback in 2025. The Texas Rangers ace was perfect in two innings of work during his spring training debut Saturday in an exhibition against the Kansas City Royals.

The Texas Rangers saw the spring training debuts of Wyatt Langford and Jacob deGrom on Saturday against the Kansas City Royals in Surprise, Ariz.

SURPRISE, Ariz. - It was worth the wait. Maybe not two years’ worth. But certainly two weeks' worth of exhibitions plus another day due to a rainout. And, hey, about the two years: If the Rangers get peak Jacob deGrom this season,

Jacob deGrom hit the mound running on Saturday. In his 2025 spring training debut, the Rangers ace tossed two flawless innings, striking out three batters while not allowing a baserunner.

Rangers starter Jacob deGrom is one of the most dominant pitchers in the majors when healthy. Unfortunately, that "when healthy" caveat has been rare recently.

It meant that deGrom, who had been scheduled to make his spring debut and pitch “one or maybe two innings,” according to manager Bruce Bochy, would be pushed back at least a day. The Rangers were still juggling their pitching schedules after Friday’s cancellation.