DeGrom (side) played catch Friday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

DeGrom was placed on the injured list Tuesday, meaning he's set to miss his second turn out of three in the rotation due to a side issue. An MRI revealed no injury or even inflammation, and the Mets appear optimistic that he'll return when first eligible next Friday. The fact that he's still able to throw reinforces that idea, though the Mets haven't officially set a date for his return.