Ranking the worst contracts in the AL West

#2 - Jacob deGrom; 5 years, $185 million. Under contract for 3 more years and $115 million (club option in 2028 for $20 million) ((the deal includes a no-trade clause))

deGrom's massive contract with Rangers felt a little too rich for many's blood at the time, as pretty much every pitcher in their mid-30s do not receive anywhere close to that kind of money. After 6 starts and 30 innings pitched in 2022, the Texas starting pitcher required his second Tommy John surgery. deGrom's return to the mound is imminent, as he's made 4 rehab starts for Rangers' affiliates.

Turning 37 next year, deGrom will hope to silence the doubters and return to his dominant form. The issue is, he throws so hard and puts a lot of stress on his body when he does so. The pitcher's had a rash of arm injuries in the past too. So while he will undoubtedly dominate when he does return to the mound, his durability will remain a massive question mark moving forward.