How the Rangers would handle Jacob deGrom in his first full season back from elbow surgery was a mystery all spring as he met every challenge and looked better and better with each outing. Here’s how they handled him: They’ve basically let him just be, which, all things considered, seems like a pretty good idea.

deGrom won't be on the same team as his former Mets brethren on Tuesday when he suits up for the All-Star Game. But he did get the opportunity to reflect on his tenure and what it means to reconnect in his third season away from the Big Apple.

His seventh quality start in eight outings was hardly enough to make Jacob deGrom happy Saturday night, particularly after the Rangers lost 5-4 to the Astros in 11 innings. But as the All-Star break beckons,