On Tuesday night, the New York Mets will make their first trip to Texas this season and will be bringing with them a special addition to their roster – Jacob deGrom. deGrom, who was acquired in a trade with the Texas Rangers in the offseason, is set to make his debut with the Mets against his former team.
deGrom has been a highly-touted prospect since being drafted by the Rangers in the seventh round of the 2011 MLB Draft. He quickly rose through the minor leagues and made his Major League debut in 2013. He went on to have a successful four-year stint with the Rangers, posting a 3.41 ERA over that span.
The Mets were eager to add deGrom to their roster and acquired him in exchange for two minor league pitchers. deGrom is expected to be a key piece of the Mets’ rotation this season, and his debut in Texas will be an exciting moment for Mets fans.
deGrom is no stranger to the Rangers, as he spent four years with the team and made several trips to Texas. He will now be facing off against his former teammates, which should make for an interesting matchup. deGrom is sure to get a warm welcome from the Rangers faithful, as he was a fan favorite during his time in Texas.
The Mets are hoping that deGrom can help lead them back to the playoffs this season, and his debut in Texas could be the start of something special. It will be interesting to see how deGrom fares against his former team and if he can help the Mets make a run at the postseason.
