DeGrom (back) will rejoin the Mets and start Sunday's game against the Braves, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

DeGrom has been away from the team with both a lat and personal issues after the birth of his son, but it appears both situations have improved. He was able to throw 71 pitches in a simulated game Tuesday with incident, so he should be good to go Sunday without any restrictions.

DeGrom (back) threw 71 pitches in a simulated game Tuesday, Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News reports.

EDGE Analysis

DeGrom got back on the hill in a sim game Tuesday at the Mets' extended spring training facility down in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Being able to throw 71 pitches without any issues Tuesday could result in deGrom rejoining the Mets' rotation as soon as this weekend when they take on the Braves. Ackert is reporting that deGrom is in "good shape" to rejoin the rotation Sunday against Atlanta or Monday against Cincinnati. deGrom hasn't pitched in a game since Apr. 8 due to a lat issue and a stint on the family medical emergency list.

The health of DeGrom's (back) son, Jaxon, has improved slightly and deGrom was to throw a 40-pitch bullpen session Sunday, Adam Rubin of ESPN New York reports.

EDGE Analysis

DeGrom, already sidelined with a lat issue, was placed on the family medical emergency list Saturday due to complications related to Jaxon's birth. It's great news to hear that his son is doing better, but there is no timeframe for deGrom to return. DeGrom will miss Tuesday's start against the Phillies and could miss one more, though it's believed that his lat issue has mostly cleared up.

DeGrom (back) was placed on the family medical emergency list Saturday, Adam Rubin of ESPN New York reports.

EDGE Analysis

DeGrom and his wife recently had their first child and Rubin is reporting that he'll need to step away from the team for the time being to tend to an issue relating to the newborn. MLB rules dictate that deGrom will be on the bereavement list for a minimum of three days and a maximum of seven days, meaning the earliest he'll be able to return will be Tuesday.

DeGrom (back) is now considered unlikely to start Tuesday against the Phillies, ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Reports from earlier Friday suggested deGrom was on track to return Tuesday, but deGrom only felt "OK" during Friday's bullpen, not good enough to complete a full session. A DL decision is likely coming soon for deGrom, who is expected to be replaced on the mound once again by Logan Verrett on Tuesday.

DeGrom (back) will throw a flat ground session Saturday and bullpen session Sunday and is expected to pitch Tuesday against the Phillies, Adam Rubin of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

DeGrom is repeating the same rehab activities as he did on Thursday and Friday, and it appears he will be back in the rotation by next week barring any set backs. The 27-year-old gave up just one run in six innings in his first start of the year and will look to get back into the swing of things against a struggling Philadelphia offense Tuesday.

deGrom (back) will remain in Florida to throw a bullpen session Friday, Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Reports from earlier Thursday suggesting that deGrom may not travel with the team for at least Friday's game against the Indians have been confirmed. deGrom will remain at the team's spring training complex in St. Lucie to throw at least one bullpen session. Once deGrom gets through Friday's bullpen session, there should be more information one way or the other on whether he'll be able to return to the rotation or require a DL stint.

DeGrom (back) could stay in Florida to throw a bullpen session Friday and a stint on the disabled list is a possibility, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

DeGrom was originally expected to rejoin the Mets in Cleveland, but now there is a chance that he doesn't make the trip. If his bullpen session goes well, he could join the team next week, however, if he is still in pain, a trip to the DL is a real possibility and he may miss an extended period of time.

DeGrom (back) will rejoin the Mets on Friday in Cleveland, MLB.com's Anthony DiComo reports.

EDGE Analysis

DeGrom left the team for a few days following the birth of his child, but he is set to return to the club before this week comes to a close. DeGrom's status for his next start is up in the air due to soreness in his back, but he will throw a bullpen session at some point this weekend and see how he feels. If the results are positive he will likely rejoin the rotation early next week; but if they are not, the Mets may decide to place him on the disabled list in order to give him more time to heal without taking up a roster spot.

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.

EDGE Analysis

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.