New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (back) threw a bullpen session on Friday. This keeps him in line to pitch Sunday against the Yankees in an exhibition game and, more importantly, in line to start on Opening Day. 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. It is also possible that he is limited in terms of innings at the outset of the 2020 season due to the Mets taking a ...

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (back) reportedly responded well to treatment and was able to play catch in the outfield on Thursday. Although the Mets have expressed some skepticism regarding deGrom's availability for Opening Day, manager Luis Rojas indicated that all signs were pointing in the right direction toward having him ready for the opener. Rojas cautioned, however, that the day-to-day approach for deGrom will stay in place. Rojas also did not commit to whether deGrom would...

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (back) said he would like to throw 60-65 pitches in a Sunday night exhibition against the Yankees, with the goal of throwing 80-85 pitches on Opening Day. deGrom is also scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Friday. Although his MRI didn't reveal anything concerning on Wednesday, the Mets still consider him day-to-day after he left an intrasquad outing early on Tuesday with back stiffness. If deGrom gets the green light to start on Opening Day, he ...

New York Mets manager Luis Rojas said starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (back) is day-to-day and is going for an MRI exam on Wednesday. Rojas said it's too early to speculate on deGrom's status for Sunday's exhibition game against the Yankees and for Opening Day next Friday. The right-hander left his intrasquad start early on Tuesday after experiencing back tightness, so even if deGrom is cleared to make his Opening Day start, he probably will be a big risk for his price in DFS. deGrom won his ...

Following up on an earlier report, New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom left a Mets' intrasquad game after just one inning on Tuesday. The Mets have since reported that his early departure was due to back tightness. At this point, it is too early to determine if this will impact deGrom's availability for the start of the season in ten days. If healthy, deGrom is an SP1 in all formats. He is coming off a 2019 season in which he posted an 11-8 record, 2.43 ERA, 0.97 WHIP, with 255 ...

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom left the Mets' intrasquad game after just one inning on Tuesday. It is unclear whether this early departure was planned or if it was unexpected. Obviously, this bears monitoring if and when the Mets provide an update. The reigning National League Cy Young winner has been in midseason form in camp. If healthy, deGrom is an SP1 in all formats and should be one of the first two pitchers taken off the board in leagues that are redrafting for the shortened...

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom said he expects to ramp up to 85 pitches in his last simulated game before the regular season begins. This would put deGrom in line for about 100 pitches on Opening Day. The reigning National League Cy Young winner appears to be in midseason form in camp and should be a full go by Opening Day. deGrom is an SP1 in all formats and should be one of the first two pitchers taken off the board in leagues that are redrafting for the shortened season.

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom looked dominant in a simulated game on Sunday. Facing the Mets everyday lineup, deGrom threw two shutout innings, allowing two hits, striking out three and walking none. deGrom is coming off of a National League Cy Young award season in which he posted an 11-8 record, 2.43 ERA and 0.97 WHIP with 255 strikeouts in 204 innings pitched. deGrom is a lock-down SP1 in all formats who can provide a high number of strikeouts and league-leading ratios.

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom appears to be in midseason form, according to Mets manager Luis Rojas. Rojas made those statements on Friday following a bullpen session thrown by deGrom. deGrom is coming off of a National League Cy Young award season in which he posted an 11-8 record, 2.43 ERA and 0.97 WHIP with 255 strikeouts in 204 innings pitched. deGrom is a lock-down SP1 in all formats who can provide a high number of strikeouts and league-leading ratios.

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom threw four solid innings on Wednesday against the Cardinals in Grapefruit League action. deGrom retired the first 10 batters he faced in order. He finished the day allowing just one hit, one earned run, and three strikeouts in his four innings of work, lowering his spring ERA to 1.29. deGrom is coming off of an NL Cy Young award season in which he posted an 11-8 record, 2.43 ERA and 0.97 WHIP with 255 strikeouts in 204 IP. He is currently the second ...