Manager Terry Collins said Tuesday that the disabled list is a possibility for deGrom (back), but that he is trying to avoid placing him there, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

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DeGrom's last start was skipped due to his sore back, and he is currently away from the team for the time being following the birth of his child, but the Mets are hoping that he will be able to return to starting rotation early next week, so they will avoid placing him on the disabled list for now. However, if he does not show much improvement over the next few days, or if the Mets to open up a roster spot, they could still place deGrom on the disabled list and add another player. A final decision on deGrom's status regarding both the disabled list and his next start should be announced later this week.