Texas Rangers
PITCHER HEALTH
Preseason 2026 injury analysis, durability risk profiles, and return timelines for the Texas Rangers pitching rotation.
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ROTATION OUTLOOK
Texas faces significant depth hurdles with Bradford and Montgomery sidelined by surgeries, while Eovaldi nears a questionable Opening Day return.
KEY PITCHERS
Jacob deGrom
RHP • #1 Starter
Injury History
Extensive surgery history. Successfully returned in late 2025. Healthy entering 2026 camp.
Durability Risk Profile
Extreme risk profile despite current health. Every start is a durability concern for the 38-year-old ace with multiple UCL procedures.
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Cody Bradford
SP • #2 Starter
Injury History
Elbow surgery (internal brace) (06/25/25). Projected Injured List. Questionable for Opening Day.
Durability Risk Profile
Bradford is nearing the end of rehab. His effectiveness as a depth starter will be monitored for command stability in early 2026.
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Jordan Montgomery
SP • #3 Starter
Injury History
Elbow (2026-03-08). Questionable. Expected to be out until at least Jul 1..
Durability Risk Profile
Montgomery is deep in rehab following his first major UCL reconstruction. High risk 2026 wildcard.
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Nathan Eovaldi
SP • #4 Starter
Injury History
Sports hernia surgery, October 9, 2025. Projected Opening Day roster but questionable.
Durability Risk Profile
Core surgeries can affect power generation and mechanics. Eovaldi is high-risk for early-season velocity fluctuations.
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MacKenzie Gore
LHP • #5 Starter
Injury History
Generally healthy 2025. No major arm injuries entering 2026.
Durability Risk Profile
Gore provides essential healthy left-handed innings. Low durability risk based on recent stability.
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