New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (neck) played catch from 90 feet on Saturday after getting scratched from his start on Friday with neck soreness. The next step for the right-hander is throwing a bullpen session on Sunday with the hope he can slide back into the rotation next week. DeGrom is 2-0 on the year with a 2.45 ERA, and 28 strikeouts through 22 innings pitched, and the Mets will be sure to proceed with caution with their ace. It's a situation to monitor, but barring any ...

Updating a previous report, New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (neck) was scratched from his scheduled start on Friday against the Phillies with a tight neck. The good news is that he doesn't have any structural issues with his neck and he plans to throw a bullpen session on Sunday or Monday. The right-hander also suffered from a "hot spot" on his right middle finger during his last start, describing it as a small blister. deGrom isn't worried about the finger issue. The reigning ...

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom will not make Friday night's start against the Philadelphia Phillies. The reason for the move is yet to be announced, but deGrom is scheduled to talk with reporters soon. At that time, we're also likely to find out who will take his place on the mound as a replacement starter has yet to be named. In his last start, deGrom developed a "hot spot" on a finger of his pitching hand, which may or may not be related to today's absence. Stay tuned for more ...

New York Mets starter Jacob deGrom is expected to face the Philadelphia Phillies in his next projected start on Friday. The matchup bodes well for the 32-year-old, as he has dominated them throughout his career. In 15 starts against the Phillies, DeGrom owns a 7-1 record to go along with a 2.23 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and a 101/21 K/BB rate. The ace right-hander is always a top-tier fantasy option whenever he takes the mound, but he is even more enticing on Friday due to his past performances.

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom struck out a season-high ten over six innings in the Mets 7-2 win over the Braves on Monday. deGrom (1-0) allowed five hits, two earned runs, and one walk in his six innings of work. deGrom now boasts a 2.12 ERA, a 0.71 WHIP, and 22 strikeouts over 17 innings pitched on the season. deGrom threw 104 pitches in Monday's win, evidencing the fact that he is well past the back tightness issue he experienced during camp. With no pitch count restrictions to ...

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom went six innings throwing 88 pitches against the Red Sox on Wednesday in the Mets 6-5 loss. deGrom allowed only three hits, one walk, and two earned runs while striking out four. He did not factor into the decision. In the Mets' season opener, deGrom threw just 72 pitches against Atlanta. With the outing on Wednesday, it shows that deGrom is continuing to ramp up his pitch count coming off of a back tightness issue he had during camp. deGrom will next...

New York Mets right-handed pitcher Jacob deGrom will have very little restrictions for Wednesdays start against the Boston Red Sox, as manager Luis Rojas said before the game that he would turn loose his ace for between 80-100 pitches. deGrom worked five scoreless innings in last weeks season opener, yielding just one hit and one walk while striking out eight across 72 pitches against Atlanta. Last season, New Yorks workhorse exceeded the 100-pitch mark in 23 of his 32 starts and hes one of the...

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom was dominant over five innings in the Mets 1-0 win over the Braves on Opening Day. Over his five innings of work, deGrom allowed only a broken-bat single, one walk and struck out eight. As anticipated, deGrom was pulled after only five innings and 72 pitches following a back tightness issue that cropped up over a week ago. Despite the performance by deGrom, he did not factor into the decision. He has now thrown 28 straight scoreless innings dating ...

The New York Mets were pleased with how starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (back) performed in his simulated game on Sunday. He remains on track to start on Opening Day against the Braves. DFS players should, however, take note that deGrom will likely be placed on a pitch count of about 80-85 pitches in the opener. Redraft owners should also be aware that deGrom could be facing an innings limit at the outset of the season due to the Mets taking a cautious approach with their ace.

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (back) will not start against the Yankees on Sunday. Mets manager Luis Rojas stated that deGrom will instead throw a 50-60 pitch bullpen session back at CitiField. Despite this news, it appears that deGrom still remains on track to start Opening Day against the Braves. Assuming deGrom has no setbacks and gets the green light to pitch Opening Day, DFS players should take note that he will likely be placed on a pitch count of about 80-85 pitches. ...