DeGrom is experiencing shoulder tightness and will be evaluated Friday, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Arm issues are always a major concern for a pitcher, and that will only be heightened for deGrom given he battled elbow issues to end the 2021 season. He appeared to be fully healthy for the upcoming campaign after throwing two scoreless innings in his Grapefruit League debut on March 24. DeGrom was scheduled to pitch Friday, though that now seems unlikely, and his status for Opening Day should be closely monitored.

DeGrom struck out five batters over two innings during Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Astros. He gave up only one hit without walking a batter.

EDGE Analysis

It was the first time since July 7 deGrom was on a mound in a game situation due to lingering elbow issues in the latter half of 2021, but the 33-year-old looked every inch an ace in his return. According to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com, deGrom touched 99 mph with his fastball Tuesday, but the Mets limited him to only 30 pitches as they proceed cautiously with the two-time Cy Young Award winner. "I was nervous, to be honest with you," deGrom said afterward. "It's reassuring to go out there and feel completely fine." The right-hander made a tweak to his workout routine this offseason in an effort to stay healthier, and while it's still only spring training, the early results are promising.

Manager Buck Showalter said Monday that deGrom is in line to start the Mets' Opening Day game April 7 in Washington, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

That deGrom was awarded the Opening Day nod is less of a surprise than the fact that the Mets confirmed after his first bullpen session of spring training that he would be ready to go for the start of the season, coming off a 2021 campaign in which he was shut down after the All-Star break following a series of forearm/elbow-related setbacks, including a diagnosis of a partially torn UCL. The extended time off during the second half of last season and the offseason has apparently allowed the ligament to heal, but that doesn't necessarily mean deGrom is a good bet to stay healthy for the balance of 2022. That being said, deGrom should profile as baseball's best pitcher whenever he's available, as he was a shoo-in for his third Cy Young Award through 15 starts last season until injuries thwarted those plans.

DeGrom (elbow) threw his first bullpen session of Mets camp Monday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

After playing catch upon reporting to camp Sunday, DeGrom's ability to get back on the mound early in camp seemingly supports the notion that he's healthy again after inflammation and a partial UCL tear of his right elbow kept him from after the All-Star break last season. The Mets are still likely to take a cautious approach with deGrom during the Grapefruit League schedule and save most of his bullets for the games that count, but barring any setbacks with the elbow in the next few weeks, he should be ready to take the hill for the April 7 season opener in Washington. Before he was shut down last summer, deGrom was in the midst of a season for the ages with a 7-2 record, 1.08 ERA, 0.55 WHIP and 146 strikeouts in 92 innings through 15 starts.

Mets general manager Billy Eppler and manager Buck Showalter said Sunday that deGrom (elbow) has thrown off a mound, and the organization has no lingering concern about the pitcher's health, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

How truthful the Mets are being about deGrom's health won't be apparent until he pitches in a spring game, but if he has indeed thrown off a mound, that's a good sign that he'll be ready to go for Opening Day. Eppler noted that he "hasn't had to debrief with trainers" about deGrom's health leading up to spring training. Given the fact that reports surfaced last season indicating that deGrom suffered a partial UCL tear, fantasy managers should still be wary of the ace's health outlook heading into 2022.

DeGrom (elbow) will not pitch again this season, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

DeGrom reportedly hasn't suffered a setback, as he felt fine following a side session Monday. Manager Luis Rojas indicated that deGrom would return if they Mets still had anything to play for, but since that's no longer the case, the team decided there wasn't any reason to risk anything with their ace. Given that he's effectively healthy at this point, deGrom should be in line for a relatively normal offseason.

DeGrom (elbow) threw a 20-pitch bullpen session Tuesday and still expects to return before the end of the season, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

DeGrom only resumed mound work one week ago, and there are less than two weeks remaining in the regular season, but he's still evidently expecting to return in some capacity. He'll throw another bullpen session later this week, which could theoretically give him time to return and make an appearance or two, though he'll likely be on a significantly reduced pitch count if that happens.

DeGrom (elbow) will throw a side session within the next couple days, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 33-year-old resumed mound work Tuesday with a 10-pitch session, and he'll continue ramping up his workload this weekend. There's just over two weeks left in the regular season, so deGrom is running out of time to make his return before the end of the campaign.

DeGrom (elbow) threw 10 pitches off a mound Tuesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

It was a light session for the veteran right-hander as he continues his return from a partial UCL tear in his right elbow, but a return to mound work is still a significant step forward in his recovery. DeGrom is attempting to make a return before the end of the regular season, but time is running out with less than three weeks to go in the campaign.

Manager Luis Rojas said Sunday that he's hopeful deGrom (elbow) will be able to resume mound work this week, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

DeGrom threw from 120 feet off flat ground last week, and resuming mound work would be a clear step in the right direction. The right-hander is running out of time to return in 2021 with just three weeks remaining in the regular season, but Rojas remains hopeful that deGrom will be able to make an appearance or two late in the year.