Jacob deGrom was already a two-time Cy Young Award winner, a Rookie of the Year winner and an ERA champion. Now he can add Comeback Player of the Year to his list of accolades.

The Texas Rangers right-hander captured the American League Comeback Player of the Year award on Thursday during the MLB awards show in Las Vegas.

Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. was chosen as the National League Comeback Player of the Year.

deGrom, 37, missed most of the 2023 and 2024 seasons after undergoing Tommy John surgery. He returned to make three brief starts for Texas in September 2024, then went 12-8 with a 2.97 ERA in 30 starts this year. deGrom struck out 185 and walked 37 in 172 2/3 innings while earning his fifth career All-Star selection.

Acuna, 27, saw his 2024 season end in May du

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