It was one of the most interesting bits of news that came out of the trade deadline and now Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jacob deGrom is talking about it. Monday's trade day deadline came and went without deGrom being dealt by the Rangers. Earlier in the day, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic (subscription required) reported that the Rangers did approach deGrom about waiving the no-trade clause in his five-year contract. It means the 38-year-old two-time Cy Young winner will finish his season in Texas and quite possibly his career. Why Jacob deGrom Wanted to StayTexas Rangers pitcher Jacob deGrom.