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DeGrom (11-9) picked up the win after allowing two runs on hits and one walk over five innings. He struck out eight.
DeGrom fanned at least seven batters for the fourth consecutive start after recording eight strikeouts Tuesday. The right-hander made just one mistake, giving up a two-run homer to Nick Sogard in the third inning. Despite the homer, the right-hander has yielded just four runs over his last four starts. This year, the 38-year-old owns a 3.79 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 194:39 K:BB over 154.1 innings. DeGrom is slated to make his next start Sunday against Toronto.
Helman (hand) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Round Rock on Tuesday.
Helman has been out since mid-June with multiple fractures in his right hand, but he's ready to play in games again after three months of rehab. It's not a given that Helman will be reinstated to the Rangers' active roster once the club deems him physically ready.
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Rangers' Joc Pederson: Dealing with hand fracture
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Pederson, who is out of the lineup Tuesday against the Red Sox, has a small fracture in his left hand, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com reports.
The veteran slugger suffered the injury on a hit-by-pitch Saturday against the Diamondbacks, but he's hoping the swelling will subside soon and allow him to play again this season. Pederson is likely to be sidelined at least the next few days as he continues to be evaluated.
Jung went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored in Sunday's 7-6 win over Arizona.
Jung singled home a run during the Rangers' three-run fifth inning to increase their lead. This was his second game back from a calf injury, and Jung posted a second consecutive two-hit game with an RBI and a run scored. After a promising first half in which he posted an .819 OPS, Jung has been limited to just seven games since the All-Star break.
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Rangers' Corey Seager: Homers in three-hit effort
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Seager went 3-for-5 with a two-run home run, an additional RBI and an additional run scored in Sunday's 7-6 win over the Diamondbacks.
Seager tallied a trio of hits, kicking things off with a two-run blast in the first inning. The veteran shortstop has been on a power surge in September, crushing five homers through 12 contests this month. On the year, Seager is slashing .231/.323/.437 with 18 homers, 43 RBI, 54 runs and a stolen base in 90 games.
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Rangers' Jacob Latz: Holds on for 29th save
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Latz picked up the save Sunday against the Diamondbacks. He allowed two runs on three hits and an intentional walk while striking out one over one inning.
Tasked with protecting a three-run lead, Latz played with fire by surrendering a pair of RBI doubles, though he ultimately shut the door and secured the victory. Sunday marked the southpaw's second save of September and 29th of the campaign in 32 attempts. Latz owns a strong 2.06 ERA, 0.81 WHIP and 73:21 K:BB over 65.2 frames.
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Rangers' Cal Quantrill: Tweaks back during Sunday's start
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Rangers manager Skip Schumaker told reporters that Quantrill was working through back tightness during his start in Sunday's 7-6 win over the Diamondbacks, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.
Quantrill was able to work through the injury and picked up the win to improve his record to 9-5, allowing two runs on five hits while striking out four across six innings. The back injury can be considered a day-to-day issue, and perhaps Quantrill won't miss any time. His next turn in the rotation is slated for next weekend at home against the Blue Jays.
The Rangers optioned Cauley to Triple-A Round Rock on Sunday.
Cauley was called up by the Rangers when MLB rosters expanded Sept. 1, and he served exclusively as a defensive replacement and pinch runner during this stint in the majors. The 23-year-old has a .207/.281/.345 slash line with one homer, one steal and 10 runs in 65 big-league plate appearances this year.
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Rangers' Alejandro Osuna: Back in big leagues
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The Rangers recalled Osuna from Triple-A Round Rock on Sunday.
The 23-year-old spent the past month in the minors but is back with the Rangers ahead of Sunday's series finale in Arizona. Osuna has a .255/.347/.297 slash line with one homer and five steals in 220 big-league plate appearances this season.
Pederson had X-rays on his hand come back negative after being hit by a pitch during Saturday's game against the Diamondbacks, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.
The 34-year-old initially remained in to run the bases after the hit-by-pitch but was eventually replaced by a pinch hitter. The results of the initial X-rays are encouraging, but Pederson is still scheduled to undergo further testing to determine the full extent of the injury. The slugger wasn't likely to be in the lineup for Sunday's series finale regardless of the injury since lefty Eduardo Rodriguez is taking the mound for Arizona.
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Rangers' Nathan Eovaldi: Used in relief Saturday
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Eovaldi allowed one run on four hits while striking out two over 2.2 innings of relief in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Diamondbacks.
Eovaldi was needed for multiple innings in a game where starter Kumar Rocker was lifted after four-plus innings. The former opted to rejoin the Rangers following a stint on the injured list without a rehab assignment and is expected to serve as a multi-inning reliever. The live batting-practice sessions he threw while rehabbing lasted two innings apiece.
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Rangers' Ezequiel Duran: Snaps hitless run
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Duran went 1-for-5 with two RBI in Saturday's 6-2 win over Arizona.
Duran snapped an 0-for-19 skid with a two-run single during the Rangers' six-run fifth inning. The two RBI raised his season total to 80, which ranks second on the team behind Jake Burger's 83.
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Rangers' Robert Garcia: Earns win Saturday
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Garcia (1-1) struck out one over a scoreless fifth inning to earn the win Saturday over the Diamondbacks.
After Texas scored six times in the top of the fifth to take a 6-1 lead, starter Kumar Rocker began the bottom of the frame with two consecutive walks and was replaced by Garcia, who then got credited with the win. This was the reliever's third appearance since returning to the active roster last week. The left-hander has not allowed a hit, walk or run while striking out four over three innings.
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Rangers' Josh Jung: Two hits in return
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Jung went 2-for-5 with one RBI and one run scored in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Diamondbacks.
Before coming off the injured list Saturday, Jung last played July 21 versus the White Sox before he was shelved by a calf strain. The injury put a damper on what was shaping up be a strong season for the third baseman. Through 93 contests, Jung is batting .295 with an .802 OPS, nine home runs, 36 RBI, 47 runs scored, 23 doubles, one triple and one stolen base.
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Rangers' Elias Diaz: Three knocks in Saturday's win
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Diaz went 3-for-4 with one RBI and one run scored in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Diamondbacks.
Diaz logged his first multi-hit effort since Aug. 30 in Milwaukee. The catcher continues to get a decent share of playing time behind the dish in the starting role ahead of Danny Jansen. Between Texas and Kansas City this year, Diaz is batting .240 with a .677 OPS, seven home runs, 31 RBI, 19 runs scored, 12 doubles and no stolen bases over 80 games.
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Rangers' Jake Burger: Rare steal in win
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Burger went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Diamondbacks.
Burger was able to contribute a rare burst of speed during the Rangers' six-run fifth inning. The first baseman is hitting just .200 (7-for-35) in September, but he's also drawn nine walks over his 11 contests this month, while three of his hits have been homers. On the year, Burger is batting .235 with a .735 OPS, 26 homers, 83 RBI, 65 runs scored, 21 doubles and four steals through a career-high 142 games.
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