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.

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' veteran Jacob deGrom hopes to shake the injuries that have plagued him over the last few years as he enters 2025 feeling healthy.