It has been a tough season for the Texas Rangers’ ace player Jacob deGrom. Currently, he is nursing an elbow injury and has not played since the last week of April. Though the 34-year-old was hopeful of returning soon to the field, the situation has become more unfavorable for his return. He is now slated to have Tommy John Surgery, which will keep him out for the season.
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Emotional Jacob deGrom talks about his season-ending injury!
It has been an untimely end to the season for Jacob because of an elbow injury. The 34-year-old will undergo surgery to repair his ulnar collateral ligament. Given that deGrom had a great start to the season on the mound, the unexpected end has left him in deep pain. It is not what he wanted to face in his first season with the Rangers after signing a contract worth $185 million.
SNY Mets shared the clip as the former Mets star gave a brief about his injury. It read, “Jacob deGrom was emotional talking about his Tommy John Surgery today,”Jacob deGrom was emotional talking about his Tommy John Surgery today
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— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) June 6, 2023
In the video, deGrom could be heard saying,
“It’s tough, so but you know I went through this before, and you know I know what it takes to get back. So that’s the goal. Go out there, you know rehab as the best I can and be around to help you know any way I can.”Read More:-
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Texas Rangers fans rally behind deGrom in a tough period of his career!
Baseball fans were disheartened to see Jacob in this situation. Reacting to his teary-eyed confession, they have shared their best wishes with the player. Here are a few of the reactions on the same.
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— Casey (@CaseyJ_516) June 6, 2023
Now I feel sorry for him. His career is likely over, but hopefully he can come back and be a closer. I doubt he'll ever start again.
— Chuckbluz🐦 (@chuckbluz) June 7, 2023
So sorry to see…love that guy and all he did for us
— LILawyer (@LILawyer1) June 6, 2023
Sadly, this seemed inevitable. Best of luck to Jake for a speedy, full recovery and complete return to form
— Rob Freiberger 🇺🇸🇮🇹🇩🇪🇺🇦 (@RGFREI00) June 6, 2023
This breaks my heart 💔 We’re all rooting for you Jake!! Get well soon!
— Mase (@jmase24) June 6, 2023
Jacob deGrom was emotional talking about his Tommy John Surgery today
(via @AP_Sports) pic.twitter.com/U6IwTCxIwr
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) June 6, 2023
Everyone wishes Jacob deGrom a speedy recovery. How soon will he return to his best shape? Only time can tell!
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