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.

Entering the All-Star break, the right-hander has a 2.32 ERA across 19 starts, holding opposing hitters to a .194 batting average while also limiting the total number of base runners with a 0.91 WHIP. deGrom was named to the American League roster in the All-Star Game, which is now his fifth selection and the first outside of the National League.

Grom, like many top players, has a litany of performance bonuses built into his contract, according to Spotrac.