MLB Rumors: Jacob deGrom Expected to Return to Rangers from Injury in August

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Max Scherzer is set to make his season debut on Sunday, and fellow starting pitcher Jacob deGrom is reportedly expected to return to the mound in August, per USA Today's Bob Nightengale.

"Welcome back Cy Young winner Max Scherzer, who is scheduled to make his season debut Sunday for the Texas Rangers," Nightengale wrote. "Fellow Cy Young winner Jacob deGrom is expected to join him in August."

In his first season with the Rangers a year ago, deGrom played just six games after suffering a torn UCL. He underwent successful surgery last June and has been rehabbing since. Last week, deGrom threw off the mound for the first time since the surgery.

In six appearances last season, deGrom went 2-0 with a 2.67 ERA and had 45 strikeouts across 30.1 innings pitched.

Scherzer underwent back surgery in December and has been rehabbing in the minors in the early parts of the season. He'll make his season debut against the Kansas City Royals on Sunday afternoon.

The three-time Cy Young Award winner joined the Rangers from the New York Mets in a trade deadline acquisition last July. In eight appearances, he had 53 strikeouts, a 3.20 ERA and a 4-2 record.

With Scherzer debuting Sunday and deGrom nearing a return as well, Texas is looking to pick up some momentum heading into the second half of the season as it looks to make another World Series run.