New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom will not pitch on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. deGrom last started on Wednesday against Milwaukee, so if he had pitched on Sunday it would have been on short rest. deGrom and the Mets have wisely opted to rest him despite speculation he may throw a few innings against Pittsburgh heading into the All-Star break. deGrom will now likely open the second half for the Mets on Friday against the Pirates in Pittsburgh. deGrom finished the first half ...