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| Jun 25 2025 | DeGrom (8-2) earned the win Wednesday over the Orioles, allowing one hit and two walks over seven scoreless innings. He struck out seven. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom was nearly untouchable Wednesday -- he held the Orioles hitless through seven innings before Colton Cowser led off the eighth with a single. It's the fifth straight quality start for deGrom, who's gone 4-0 with a 1.41 ERA in that span (32 innings). His ERA is down to a sparkling 2.08 on the season with a 0.91 WHIP and 94:20 K:BB across 16 starts (95.1 innings). DeGrom will look to keep rolling in his next outing, currently scheduled as a home rematch with Baltimore. |
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| Jun 20 2025 | DeGrom (7-2) earned the win against the Pirates on Friday, allowing two runs on five hits and one walk with seven strikeouts over six innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom retired the first 11 batters he faced before allowing two runs in the fourth inning. The 37-year-old generated 12 whiffs on 84 pitches and has now delivered four straight quality starts and 12 consecutive outings yielding two earned runs or fewer. He'll carry a 2.24 ERA, 0.92 WHIP and 87:18 K:BB across 88.1 innings into a road matchup with the Orioles next week. |
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| Jun 14 2025 | DeGrom settled for a no-decision after throwing six innings, allowing two runs on five hits while striking out six during Saturday's 5-4 win over the White Sox. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom turned in another great performance in a season full of them, allowing two or fewer runs in five or more innings pitched for the 11th straight start. Perhaps even more impressive is the fact that he hasn't even allowed more than five hits in a game since late April. The 36-year-old has a 2.19 ERA, 7th-best in MLB. He'll have a chance to continue that domination during the struggling Pirates offense, which he is scheduled to face in his next start. |
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| Jun 7 2025 | DeGrom (6-2) earned the win Saturday, allowing two hits and no walks over seven scoreless innings against Washington. He struck out eight. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom was virtually unhittable against Washington on Saturday. The right-hander's fastball might be down a few ticks, but he's been as dominant as ever, posting a 1.66 ERA and 0.85 WHIP across 43.1 innings in his last seven starts. With a 2.12 ERA and 0.92 WHIP over 76.1 innings in 13 starts, the 36-year-old is reasserting himself as one of the game's premier pitchers in 2025. |
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| Jun 1 2025 | DeGrom (5-2) earned the win Sunday over the Cardinals, allowing one run on four hits and three walks over six innings. He struck out four. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom issued a leadoff walk in the first inning to Lars Nootbaar, who eventually came around to score on Willson Contreras' two-out single. However, deGrom limited the damage from there, holding the Cardinals scoreless over his final five frames to earn his fifth win and quality start. The 36-year-old deGrom hasn't had his swing-and-miss stuff recently, though he's found success regardless -- he held St. Louis to just two hard-hit balls Sunday. Overall, deGrom sports a 2.34 ERA with a 0.98 WHIP and 66:17 K:BB across 12 starts (69.1 innings) this season. He's currently lined up to face the Nationals on the road in his next outing. |
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| May 26 2025 | DeGrom (4-2) took the loss Monday against the Blue Jays after allowing two runs on five hits and two walks in 5.1 innings. He failed to record a strikeout. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was notably the first time in deGrom's illustrious career that he was unable to register a single punchout, as he whiffed just three Monday. Even so, it was the star right-hander's eighth consecutive start throwing at least five innings while yielding two runs or fewer, and he boasts a 1.85 ERA, 0.86 WHIP and 49:8 K:BB covering his last 48.2 frames. Manager Bruce Bochy noted after the game that deGrom was pulled after 81 pitches as a precaution after racking up high pitch counts in his last two starts, per Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com. Next up for deGrom is a tough matchup at home versus the Cardinals, which is set to come this weekend. |
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| May 24 2025 | DeGrom's average arm angle in 2025 is at 30 degrees, the lowest its been in five years since Statcast began tracking arm angles, David Adler of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lower arm angle appears to be working for deGrom, who is delivering results similar to what he did during his Cy Young seasons of 2018 and 2019. "When [my arm angle] climbs," deGrom said this week, "I noticed I got a little bit more sore. So I was just trying to do what's best for health. And now I feel like with the slot that I'm at right now, I've been able to recover really well in between." Over his last three starts, the right-hander struck out 10 over five innings against the Tigers, shut out the Astros through eight frames and then held the Yankees in check over seven innings. |
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| May 21 2025 | DeGrom didn't factor into the decision Wednesday against the Yankees after allowing two runs on three hits and one walk in seven innings. He struck out nine. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom got 20 whiffs while continuing to put a shaky beginning to the season in the rear-view mirror, as he's now fanned at least seven in five of his last seven starts. The star right-hander has tossed at least five innings while giving up two runs or fewer in each of these seven outings, dominating to the tune of a 1.66 ERA and 49:6 K:BB during this period. DeGrom will try to keep the good times next week versus a hot Blue Jays offense that has a .782 OPS over their last 19 games. |
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| May 15 2025 | DeGrom (4-1) allowed five hits and one walk while striking out seven over eight shutout innings to earn the win over the Astros on Thursday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom turned in a vintage performance while battling Hunter Brown in a pitching duel. A Jake Burger home run was all the support deGrom needed to secure his fourth straight win. He's allowed two runs or less in six straight starts while racking up a fantastic 40:5 K:BB across 36.1 innings in that span. For the season, deGrom is sporting a 2.29 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 53:11 K:BB across 51 innings through nine starts. He's projected for a tough road outing versus the Yankees next week. |
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| May 10 2025 | deGrom (3-1) earned the win against the Tigers on Saturday, allowing two runs on five hits and one walk with 10 strikeouts over five innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: deGrom surrendered a pair of solo homers but was otherwise dominant, racking up 21 whiffs on 90 pitches. The 36-year-old has won three straight contests while yielding two earned runs or fewer in each of his past five starts. He'll carry a 2.72 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 46:10 K:BB across 43 innings into a home matchup with the Astros next week. |
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| May 4 2025 | DeGrom (2-1) allowed a run on three hits and two walks over five innings Sunday, striking out three and picking up a win against Seattle. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lone run against deGrom came in the third frame on an RBI groundout from Jorge Polanco, but the Rangers immediately answered back with a six-run inning. It was deGrom's second straight win after beginning the year 0-1 through five starts. He tossed 59 of 89 pitches for strikes Sunday and generated 11 whiffs, including six with his fastball. His ERA dropped to 2.61 with a 36:9 K:BB through 38 innings. However, DeGrom has failed to complete six innings in five of his seven outings this season. He's lined up to start in Detroit next weekend. |
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| Apr 18 2025 | DeGrom (0-1) allowed one run on three hits and a walk while striking out seven over seven innings, taking the loss versus the Dodgers on Friday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This is the definition of a hard-luck loss -- deGrom gave up a solo home run to Tommy Edman on the second pitch of the game, and that was the difference. DeGrom threw 61 of 96 pitches for strikes in this strong start, so his workload limitations look to be just about gone after his fourth outing. This was deGrom's first quality start of the season, and a strong bounce-back effort from allowed three runs, including two home runs, on three hits and four walks over four innings to the Mariners last Friday. For the season, the right-hander has a 3.32 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 20:7 K:BB across 21.2 innings, though he's also given up five homers. |
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| Apr 12 2025 | DeGrom didn't factor into the decision Friday against the Mariners, allowing three runs on three hits and four walks in four innings. He struck out four. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The star right-hander wasn't at his best Friday, giving up two solo home runs and failing to throw a clean inning. Through three starts (14.2 innings), deGrom has a 4.30 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 13:6 K:BB. The Rangers are being cautious with the oft-injured deGrom's workload to begin the season, and he'll be looking to reach the 90-pitch threshold for the first time this year in a home matchup against the Angels in the middle of next week. |
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| Apr 5 2025 | DeGrom allowed four earned runs on eight hits and no walks while striking out three across 5.2 innings Saturday against the Rays. He did not factor into the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom was staked to a four-run lead and held the Rays in check through five innings. However, he allowed a two-run home run in the sixth inning and was pulled in the same frame after allowing a two-out double with the runner ultimately coming around to score. While the line was a bit inflated, deGrom uncharacteristically struggled to get strikeouts and was forced to work around plenty of baserunners. |
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| Mar 31 2025 | DeGrom allowed two hits and two walks over five scoreless frames in a no-decision against Boston on Sunday. He struck out six batters in the Rangers' win. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom looked sharp in his season debut; he generated 16 whiffs, including 10 with his slider, and coughed up just one extra-base hit. His fastball averaged 96.7 mph and touched 98.1 mph. DeGrom went into the start with a limit of around 75 pitches or five innings, which he nearly matched with his 73 pitches (49 strikes) across five frames. The veteran righty should progressively see his workload expand, starting with his next projected outing this weekend at home against the Rays. |
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| Mar 30 2025 | Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said that he expects deGrom to be limited to around 75 pitches or five innings in Sunday's game against the Red Sox, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: In an effort to help deGrom stay healthy after he was limited to just nine starts over the last two seasons while recovering from his second Tommy John surgery, the Rangers brought him along slowly during spring training. He made just three spring appearances and built up to four innings and 70 pitches in his final outing, so deGrom will see only a slight increase in his projected workload in his season debut. While the potential five-inning limit caps deGrom's upside as a DFS option for Sunday, fantasy managers in redraft leagues will likely still want to keep the right-hander in their lineups. |
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| Mar 20 2025 | DeGrom allowed two runs on four hits and two walks while striking out three over four innings in Wednesday's Cactus League start against the Mariners. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom made his second Cactus League start but has also built up in minor-league games during the spring. He told Kenndi Landry of MLB.com that he feels good health-wise but was not pleased about his mechanics. Specifically, his shoulder was flying open, and deGrom couldn't keep the ball down with his slider and caught too much of the middle of the plate overall. The Rangers' ace worked his pitch count to 57, which is less than optimal at this stage of the Cactus League, but deGrom is expected to pitch when his turn comes up in the opening week of the regular season. |
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| Mar 14 2025 | DeGrom (illness) threw three innings in a minor-league game Friday, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom had to be scratched from a scheduled appearance Thursday due to a stomach virus, but it wound up setting him back only one day and shouldn't affect his readiness for the start of the season. The Rangers plan to start deGrom at the back end of their rotation once the regular season begins as part of a plan to monitor his workload. |
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| Mar 13 2025 | Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said that DeGrom won't pitch Thursday as initially planned while the right-hander recovers from a stomach virus, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom had been penciled in to start Thursday's Cactus League game against the Giants or in a minor-league contest on the back fields of camp, but he won't be available in any capacity after he apparently fell ill overnight. Assuming he's able to quickly bounce back from the ailment over the next couple of days, deGrom should still be on track to open the season in the Texas rotation, but he can't afford to miss many more throwing sessions at this stage of camp. The Rangers had already been easing deGrom in during spring training, and he built up to 31 pitches in his first Cactus League start Saturday. DeGrom will likely need to push his pitch count into the 60-to-70 range by the end of the spring to head into his first start of the regular season without any major workload restrictions. |
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| Mar 12 2025 | DeGrom plans to dial back his velocity this season in an effort to stay healthy, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom's average fastball velocity was 96 mph during his best season in 2018, but it climbed each of the three years after that, peaking at 99.2 mph in 2021. Persistent arm trouble accompanied the added velocity, and deGrom hopes pumping the brakes a bit can help keep him on the mound. He averaged 97.3 mph during his three starts last season with the Rangers and sat at 97 mph in his first spring training outing. While the Rangers don't have a strict innings limit with deGrom in 2025, they will manage his workload, which will include starting him at the back end of the rotation when the season begins. |
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| Mar 8 2025 | DeGrom threw two scoreless innings against the Royals in Saturday's Cactus League game, striking out three batters. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Making his first appearance of the spring, deGrom threw 31 pitches and didn't allow a baserunner. He struck out both Kyle Isbel and Bobby Witt to open the contest and finished his day off with a strikeout of Tyler Gentry. DeGrom's fastball touched 98 mph, and his slider and curveball looked sharp. The Rangers are going to slowly ramp things up with deGrom, and he's scheduled to again take the mound Thursday against the Giants. He's likely looking at 40-45 pitches in his next start, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports. The oft-injured right-hander is expected to open the regular season at the back end of Texas' rotation. |
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| Mar 3 2025 | Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said Monday that deGrom will begin the season at "the back end" of the rotation, Shawn McFarland of the Dallas Morning News reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He's expected to make his first regular season start either on Mar. 30 versus the Cubs or Mar. 31 against the Reds. DeGrom is considered healthy, but the Rangers are simply allowing the two-time Cy Young winner ample time to build up after he missed most of the last two seasons while recovering from his second Tommy John surgery. The 36-year-old will make his Cactus League debut Friday against the Rockies and will be built up to five innings by his final spring outing. |
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| Mar 2 2025 | DeGrom threw live batting practice Saturday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports. "He looked good," manager Bruce Bochy said. "He looked like Jacob; the stuff, everything. He felt good. I think he came out of it fine." | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom threw 25 pitches (14 strikes) in his first live BP session of spring. One person on hand estimated he was throwing at about 80-to-90 percent. The 36-year-old deGrom is looking for his first full healthy season since 2020; he's made just 35 starts over the last four seasons. Despite what has been a deliberate pace in deGrom's ramp-up, Bochy expects the pitcher to be ready when the regular season begins. He'll make his first spring start this coming Friday. |
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| Mar 1 2025 | DeGrom will make his first Cactus League start next Friday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom is set to throw his first round of live batting practice Saturday in preparation for his first spring start, after spending the past few weeks throwing bullpen sessions. The veteran right-hander will have slightly less than three weeks after his first spring appearance to ramp up for Opening Day. Given he missed most of the last two seasons, it seems likely he begins the season under some workload restrictions. |
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| Feb 28 2025 | DeGrom will throw the first of what will likely be a few live batting practice sessions this weekend before appearing in a Cactus League game, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McFarland estimates that it lines deGrom up to make his Cactus League debut in the second week of March. It's a quick turnaround between then and Opening Day, but the Rangers are understandably slow-playing deGrom this spring after he missed most of the last two seasons following a second Tommy John surgery. The two-time Cy Young winner might have a relatively limited workload early on in the season. |
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| Feb 16 2025 | DeGrom threw a bullpen session Saturday, his first since the start of training camp, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom entered camp healthy after dealing with a second Tommy John elbow surgery that wiped out much of 2023 and 2024. The right-hander made three starts last September and recorded a 1.69 ERA over 10.2 innings. A healthy deGrom is key for the Rangers, who have won seven of the pitcher's nine starts over the last two seasons. |
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| Sep 28 2024 | DeGrom came away with a no-decision in Friday's 5-2 win over the Angels, allowing one run on four hits over four innings. He struck out five without walking a batter. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 36-year-old right-hander was sharp in his final start of 2024, topping out at 98.7 mph with his fastball and firing 39 of 53 pitches for strikes. A cautious recovery from Tommy John surgery cost deGrom most of the season, but in three September outings he delivered a 1.69 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 14:1 K:BB over 10.2 innings, suggesting he still has plenty left in the tank. He still has three years and $115 million left on his contract, plus a $20 million club option for 2028, so if he's healthy deGrom should play a big role in the Rangers' rotation plans for next season. |
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| Sep 20 2024 | DeGrom did not factor into the decision in Friday's 8-2 loss against Seattle, allowing one run on three hits and one walk over three innings. He struck out five. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The two-time Cy Young winner fired 58 pitches as he continues working his way back from an elbow injury that sidelined him through Sept. 13. DeGrom looked terrific once again, as he averaged 97.6 mph on his fastball and generated nine whiffs in total. The only blemish on his evening came via a Josh Rojas solo shot in the third inning, the first run deGrom has allowed over 6.2 total innings this season. The Texas right-hander is currently scheduled to make his last start, which should once again have a workload restriction, on the road against the Angels next week. |
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| Sep 13 2024 | DeGrom (elbow) allowed four hits and struck out four without walking a batter over 3.2 scoreless innings in a no-decision versus the Mariners on Friday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom stretched out to 61 pitches (41 strikes) in a sharp outing for his first major-league action since April of 2023. He'll likely remain on a workload limit to finish out the campaign after throwing no more than four innings in any of his four rehab starts. DeGrom is tentatively projected to make his next start at home versus the Blue Jays. |
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| Sep 10 2024 | DeGrom (elbow) will start Friday's game against the Mariners, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom has been on the injured list all season while working his way back from a Tommy John procedure he underwent last June. Now that he's made four rehab appearances in the minors, during which he allowed just one earned run across 10.2 innings while striking out 15 batters, he's been given the green light to make his season debut and help out the Rangers' rotation for the final several weeks of the season. Although the four-time All-Star hasn't pitched since April 2023, his minor-league performance and favorable matchup against a weak Mariners offense suggest that he'll pick up right where he left off during his first start back in the majors. |
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| Sep 8 2024 | DeGrom (elbow) allowed one hit and struck out five over four scoreless innings in a rehab start for Double-A Frisco on Saturday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom made his fourth rehab start, and the four innings were the most he's thrown. The right-hander, who was scheduled to throw 60 pitches, was too efficient, dispatching the opposition on just 49 throws. The Rangers plan to have deGrom return from the 60-day injured list to make his season debut in the majors at some point during Texas' road trip to Arizona and Seattle that begins Tuesday and runs through next Sunday. |
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| Sep 5 2024 | DeGrom (elbow) will make his next start at Double-A Frisco on Saturday, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Rangers had floated the idea of having deGrom pitch with the big-league club Saturday, but it has now been confirmed that he'll make one more rehab outing. He has yet to complete more than 2.2 innings with Frisco, so the team will likely look to stretch him out a bit more in his final start before activation. |
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| Sep 2 2024 | Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said Monday that deGrom (elbow) is likely to make one more rehab start, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While Bochy confirmed the team has weighed the option of having deGrom start for the Rangers instead of Double-A Frisco on Saturday, he added that "I don't think that's what we're going to do." DeGrom would be slated to go four innings with Frisco on Saturday, setting him up for his season debut with the Rangers the following weekend in Seattle. |
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| Aug 30 2024 | DeGrom (elbow) will require two more rehab starts, with the first coming at Triple-A Round Rock, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom has already completed a pair of rehab outings, allowing one run across four innings, and he'll need two more appearances before possibly being activated. The 35-year-old hasn't pitched for the Rangers since he underwent Tommy John surgery in June 2023 but should be back in mid September. |
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| Aug 29 2024 | DeGrom (elbow) will increase his workload to three innings and 50 pitches in his third rehab start, MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom made a second rehab start Tuesday, throwing two perfect innings and striking out two batters while throwing 24 pitches (16 strikes). The Rangers allotted for him to throw 40 pitches, but deGrom was too efficient and finished his work in the bullpen. Texas manager Bruce Bochy did not indicate the schedule for the third rehab start, but it could come as early as this weekend. |
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| Aug 25 2024 | Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said Sunday that deGrom (elbow) will make his next rehab start with Triple-A Round Rock on Tuesday, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander threw 29 pitches over two innings during his first rehab outing Thursday with Double-A Frisco, and he'll continue building up his workload at Triple-A. DeGrom will likely need a couple more starts beyond Tuesday's outing before making his season debut with the Rangers as he nears the finish line of his recovery from June 2023 Tommy John surgery. |
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| Aug 22 2024 | DeGrom allowed one earned run on two this and no walks while striking out three across two innings in a rehab outing with Double-A Frisco on Thursday, Jeff Wilson of RangersToday.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom threw 29 total pitches, 23 of which went for strikes. He also regularly hit 99 mph with his fastball and hit 100 mph at least once. DeGrom will need a few more rehab outings before being activated, but this was a positive first step toward a return. |
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| Aug 20 2024 | Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said Monday that deGrom (elbow) will likely need four rehab starts in the minors before likely being activated from the 60-day injured list around mid-September, MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom will begin his rehab assignment with Double-A Frisco on Thursday, when he's expected to toss around 30 pitches over two innings. Bochy noted that deGrom will gradually increase his pitch count over his subsequent rehab outings, and if he sticks to a four-day rest schedule between starts in the minors, the right-hander could be available to make his 2024 Rangers debut as soon as Sept. 11. Entering play Tuesday, the Rangers sit 11 games behind the Astros for the AL West lead and 12.5 games behind the pace for a wild-card spot, and while a postseason berth appears unlikely, the organization would still like to see deGrom pitch in the big leagues before the end of the season to gain a better understanding of what type of workload he'll be able to handle in 2025. After signing with the Rangers in December 2022, deGrom made just six starts in his first season with Texas before undergoing his second career Tommy John surgery last June. |
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| Aug 19 2024 | DeGrom (elbow) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Tuesday before making his first rehab start Thursday for Double-A Frisco, Jeff Wilson of RangersToday.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom will pitch in a game for the first time since he underwent Tommy John surgery in June 2023. The 35-year-old is expected to require several rehab starts, but he appears to be on track to return in September. The Rangers are unlikely to make the playoffs this year, but they would like to determine how good deGrom can be and how much of a workload he can handle in 2025, per Jeff Wilson of RangersToday.com. DeGrom also stated that it's important for him to return this season and that he looks forward to having a normal offseason. |
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| Aug 17 2024 | DeGrom (elbow) threw another live batting practice session Saturday and hopes to begin a rehab assignment late next week, Jeff Wilson of RangersToday.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He threw his first 20-pitch live BP session Aug. 7 and it sounds like Saturday's session could be his last before he goes to a minor-league affiliate. It's unclear how many rehab starts deGrom will need before being activated, but he remains a top late-season stash in fantasy leagues. |
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| Aug 7 2024 | DeGrom (elbow) with throw a 20-pitch live batting practice session Thursday at Globe Life Field, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It will be deGrom's first time facing hitters since he underwent Tommy John surgery in June of 2023. Assuming it goes well, the right-hander will then progress to a two-inning live batting practice session early next week, which could be the final box he needs to check before being cleared to begin a rehab assignment. DeGrom will need multiple rehab starts before rejoining the Rangers' rotation. |
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| Aug 4 2024 | DeGrom (elbow) threw a 45-pitch bullpen session Saturday, Dave Sessions of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom, who threw all of his pitches, simulated three innings in the bullpen and is ready to face hitters for his next outing. "Having a batter step in, the intensity will change a little bit, and that's where you really find out where you're at," deGrom said. The right-hander said he "felt good" but believes he still needs work on location. |
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| Jul 31 2024 | DeGrom (elbow) threw a 45-pitch bullpen session Tuesday, MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom threw three sets of 15 pitches and came away from the session feeling good. The right-hander reiterated once again the goal is to pitch this year and hopefully get the Rangers into the postseason. Texas general manager Chris Young admitted that return timelines are fluid, but the organization's goal is to have deGrom pitching for the Rangers at some point in August. |
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| Jul 30 2024 | DeGrom (elbow) will throw a 45-pitch bullpen session Tuesday, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom is expected to throw two total bullpen sessions on this road trip before facing hitters. He threw between 40 and 45 pitches in a bullpen session a week ago, so deGrom's workload hasn't been increasing, although his intensity in each session could be progressing. Once he throws his final bullpen session this week, we could get an update on when and where he will face hitters. |
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| Jul 27 2024 | Manager Bruce Bochy said Saturday that deGrom (elbow) will travel with the Rangers to St. Louis and throw two bullpen sessions before facing hitters, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom continues to work his way through his rehab program from Tommy John surgery in June of 2023. He has steadily increased his pitch count and velocity with each bullpen session, and he appears to be closer to going out on a rehab assignment. |
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| Jul 24 2024 | DeGrom (elbow) threw a bullpen session Tuesday and is expected to throw another Friday, MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom is estimated to have thrown between 40 and 45 pitches with three up-and-downs Tuesday, with manager Bruce Bochy noting that the right-hander's fastball checked in at around 94 or 95 miles per hour. Following Friday's session, deGrom will throw a few live batting practice sessions before likely going out on a rehab assignment. |
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| Jul 22 2024 | Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said Monday that deGrom (elbow) is "getting close" to facing hitters, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom will throw around 40 pitches in a bullpen session Tuesday and is slated for another bullpen session Friday. It sounds as if he should be cleared to face hitters after that, and Bochy added Monday that he anticipates deGrom needing three live batting practice sessions before being cleared for a rehab assignment. Given that timetable, it would seem as though deGrom won't be ready to return until late August, at the earliest. |
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| Jul 19 2024 | DeGrom (elbow) threw a bullpen session Friday and mixed in some sliders, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friday marked deGrom's third bullpen session, but previously he had been limited to fastballs and changeups. It's unclear when the 35-year-old will come off the IL, but considering he'll likely need multiple rehab appearances, deGrom shouldn't be expected to make his season debut until some time in August. |
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| Jul 9 2024 | DeGrom (elbow) threw a 30-pitch bullpen session Tuesday, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom mixed in a few changeups Tuesday in addition to the fastballs he had been throwing in previous sessions. He hasn't experienced any setbacks since beginning his throwing program in February, though manager Bruce Bochy noted that the 36-year-old is still "a ways away" from returning from the 60-day injured list. Once deGrom is cleared to face live hitters or begin a minor-league rehab assignment, a clearer return timeline may emerge. |
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| Jun 17 2024 | DeGrom (elbow) threw a 15-pitch bullpen session Monday, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The session contained only fastballs and marked the first time deGrom has thrown off a mound since he underwent Tommy John surgery last June. Everything went according to plan, and deGrom will continue to the ramp-up process as he eyes a return from the 60-day injured list sometime in the second half of the season. |
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| Jun 7 2024 | DeGrom (elbow) is slated to throw his first bullpen session since last June's Tommy John surgery during the Rangers' June 17-23 homestand, Jeff Wilson of RangersToday.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom resumed flat-ground throwing Wednesday following a scheduled de-loading period as he continues his rehab from a second Tommy John operation. The right-hander has hit all the necessary markers in his recovery so far but has many more to go. If everything goes according to plan, deGrom looks to be tracking toward a season debut sometime in August, although that's very tentative at this point. |
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| Apr 8 2024 | DeGrom (elbow) has extended his flat-ground throwing to 90 feet, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's the next step in deGrom's throwing progression as he continues his rehab from Tommy John surgery. Everything seems to have gone as expected to this point with deGrom, who hopes to rejoin the Rangers' rotation at some point late in the season. |
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| Mar 22 2024 | The Rangers placed deGrom (elbow) on the 60-day injured list Friday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's a procedural transaction for deGrom as he continues his rehab from last June's Tommy John surgery. The 35-year-old began a throwing program in mid-February but still has a long road ahead as he builds his arm strength back up. |
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| Feb 14 2024 | DeGrom (elbow) said that he began a throwing program Monday, Jeff Wilson of RangersToday.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom rested Tuesday before he resumed throwing Wednesday, and he may continue to limit himself to a few throwing sessions per week as he begins a slow ramp-up process from last June's Tommy John surgery. The Rangers are hoping for deGrom and co-ace Max Scherzer (back) to make midsummer returns from their respective surgeries, though no firm target date will likely be in place for either pitcher until they advance to the point in their rehab that they're facing hitters. The 35-year-old deGrom hasn't pitched more than 100 innings in any season since 2019 and will fall short of that threshold once again in 2024 while he's likely out for at least the first half of the campaign. |
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| Jan 27 2024 | DeGrom (elbow) said Saturday that he plans to begin throwing again in the spring, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom didn't specify the exact date he'll start his program, but he added that he's happy with the progress he's made in his recovery. The 35-year-old righty underwent Tommy John surgery in July to repair a torn UCL in his right elbow and is projected to rejoin the Rangers late in the summer. |
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| Oct 18 2023 | DeGrom (elbow) has full range of motion back in his pitching arm, he told Joel Sherman of the New York Post on Tuesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The goal for deGrom -- who is a little over four months removed from Tommy John surgery -- is to begin a throwing program early on in the new year and progress to mound work sometime during spring training. "My arm feels pretty close to normal already," he said. DeGrom is aiming to rejoin the Rangers' rotation by next August. |
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| Jun 13 2023 | Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said that the Tommy John surgery that deGrom (elbow) underwent Monday went well, the Associated Press reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rangers team physician Dr. Keith Meister performed the reconstructive procedure on deGrom's UCL, marking the second time the soon-to-be 35-year-old has had Tommy John surgery after he first required the elbow operation in October 2010. Though no new ligament damage or inflammation was seemingly detected during Monday's surgery, deGrom will still face the typical 12-to-14-month recovery timeline and could struggle to return to elite form, given his advanced age along with the sketchy track record of pitchers who have had two Tommy John procedures. DeGrom likely won't be cleared to start a throwing program before the end of 2023 and probably shouldn't be expected to be ready to rejoin the Texas rotation until midsummer 2024 in a best-case scenario. He'll be heading into the second season of a five-year, $185 million deal in 2024. |
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| Jun 6 2023 | DeGrom will undergo Tommy John surgery to repair a torn UCL in his right elbow, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom landed on the injured list April 29 and was shifted to the 60-day IL on Monday. The 34-year-old ace had been throwing bullpen sessions regularly and didn't appear to suffer any setbacks, but the procedure will shut him down for the season and keep him out the majority of 2024 as well. The Rangers signed deGrom to a five-year, $185 million contract in the offseason, and he will conclude 2023 with a 2.67 ERA, 0.76 WHIP and a dominant 45:4 K:BB through 30.1 innings. |
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| Jun 5 2023 | DeGrom (elbow) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Monday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom has been throwing off a mound for a couple weeks now as he works his way back from right elbow inflammation. While it does not seem as though he's had a setback, he now won't be eligible for activation until June 28. Moving deGrom to the 60-day IL frees up a spot for Spencer Howard, who is making his return from the IL. |
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| May 30 2023 | DeGrom (elbow) will throw another bullpen session Wednesday, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Rangers will reportedly re-evaluate deGrom's situation once the team returns from its current road trip. At that point, a decision could be made regarding a potential rehab assignment and/or a tentative return date. The 34-year-old ace has been on the injured list since April 29 with right elbow inflammation. |
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| May 27 2023 | DeGrom (elbow) threw a 31-pitch bullpen session Friday, Shawn McFarland of the Dallas Morning News reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom threw his fourth bullpen session in the last week-and-a-half and took a significant step this time out. The right-hander used his entire arsenal of pitches, something he hadn't done in the previous three sessions. The Rangers haven't made a decision about a rehab assignment for deGrom, who hasn't thrown more than 32 pitches in his four bullpens. |
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| May 23 2023 | DeGrom (elbow) threw a 32-pitch bullpen session Monday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Texas manager Bruce Bochy said the session went "really well" and added deGrom is scheduled to throw another bullpen session Friday, at which time he'll incorporate breaking balls. The Rangers have not yet decided if the right-hander will need a rehab assignment. |
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| May 21 2023 | DeGrom (elbow) will throw a third bullpen session Monday, Shawn McFarland of the Dallas Morning News reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom, who threw a couple light bullpen sessions last week, will throw a third Monday and could "possibly" throw to live hitters by the end of the week. The pitcher said it felt like he had turned a corner after Friday's session. |
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| May 20 2023 | DeGrom (elbow) threw a 25-pitch bullpen session Friday, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This marked the second time this week deGrom threw a session. After Friday's exercise, he rested before going to the outfield to play catch. It was all positive news for deGrom, who said he feels like he's "turned a corner" in his recovery from what was diagnosed as elbow inflammation. "Everything felt good," deGrom said. "We are heading in the right direction." The Rangers haven't discussed a rehab assignment yet, and it should be noted the right-hander didn't take a significant amount of time away from throwing. |
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| May 16 2023 | DeGrom (elbow) threw a "light" bullpen Tuesday, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom is still a few weeks away from a return from the elbow inflammation that placed him on the 15-day injured list at the end of April. The right-hander will likely advanced to more traditional bullpens in the coming days and then could begin a rehab assignment if he continues to make positive progress. At this point, it looks likely deGrom is back in the Texas rotation right around the start of June. |
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| May 9 2023 | Rangers manager Bruce Bochy told reporters before Tuesday's game against Seattle that deGrom (elbow) could be another two-to-three weeks away from his return, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bochy noted that deGrom has been going very easy with testing out his throwing while only playing light catch at this stage in his program. The right-hander has no timetable for when he'll be able to return to the mound for bullpen sessions, and that step will have to take place before a more serious ETA for deGrom's return to the Texas pitching staff. At this point, it seems very unlikely that the 34-year-old will back back in the month of May, with the start of June seeming to be a more realistic timeline at this conjecture. |
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| May 3 2023 | DeGrom (elbow) is slated to begin playing catch during the Rangers' May 5-14 road trip, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: When exactly he'll play catch during the road trip isn't clear, but it's good news that it's coming soon. DeGrom landed on the injured list last weekend with right elbow inflammation and is eligible for activation in mid-May. Whether he'll be ready to go at that time remains to be seen. |
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| Apr 29 2023 | Texas placed deGrom on the 15-day injured list Saturday with right elbow inflammation. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Rangers are recalling Yerry Rodriguez from Triple-A Round Rock in a corresponding transaction. This comes after deGrom left Friday's start against the Yankees after dealing with tightness in his right forearm, and unsurprisingly the result is another stint on the injured list for the right-hander. The good news is there doesn't appear to be structural damage for deGrom, so he could be back in the rotation in the middle of May if everything goes well. |
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| Apr 28 2023 | The Rangers announced that deGrom left Friday's start against the Rangers with forearm tightness, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports. He allowed no runs over 3.2 innings with one walk and two strikeouts before leaving. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom has now left two of his last three starts with injuries, as he dealt with wrist soreness earlier in the campaign. The right-hander assuredly will undergo imaging to check for structural damage, and while he should be considered day-to-day for now, a trip to the injured list cannot be ruled out at this point. |
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| Apr 5 2023 | DeGrom (1-0) earned the win Wednesday, allowing one earned on two hits and two walks over six innings against the Orioles. He struck out 11. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom was perfect through four, striking out eight of the first 12 batters he faced, but he got into trouble in the fifth after allowing a leadoff double to Ryan Mountcastle. Two runs came around to score in the inning, but deGrom was charged with only one earned due to an error from Marcus Semien. The veteran ace allowed a leadoff walk to Adley Rutschman in the sixth but escaped the inning with two more strikeouts. It was certainly a nice bounce-back performance for deGrom, who faltered in his Rangers debut, and there's no reason to think his poor outing on Opening Day was anything but an outlier. DeGrom is scheduled to pitch early next week against Kansas City. |
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| Mar 30 2023 | DeGrom allowed five earned runs on six hits and no walks while striking out seven across 3.2 innings in Thursday's win over the Phillies. He did not factor into the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom was making his Rangers' debut, though things didn't go as planned as he allowed at least one run in three of the four innings he pitched. All six of the hits he allowed went for extra bases, one of which was a two-run homer by Alec Bohm. On the other hand, deGrom did show flashes of his usual dominance by striking out seven on 13 called strikes and 10 swinging strikes across 73 pitches. While it was far from his best performance, it's way too early to grow concerned about deGrom's potential to produce moving forward. |
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| Mar 20 2023 | DeGrom allowed two hits and struck out four over three scoreless innings in Sunday's spring start against the Mariners. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom made his Cactus League debut after being brought along slowly from a side injury. The right-hander looked sharp his first time out, hitting 100 mph twice in three innings while the fastball consistently clocked in at 97-99 mph, per Kennedi Landry of MLB.com. DeGrom worked around a first-inning triple, getting a couple of punch-outs, then left a runner stranded in the third following a leadoff single. He threw 34 pitches (28 strikes) during an efficient outing then tossed more pitches in the bullpen to get his work in. There's time for at least one more Cactus League outing, and deGrom is expected to be on a restricted pitch count to start the regular season. |
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| Mar 17 2023 | DeGrom (side) will make his Cactus League debut Sunday against the Mariners, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom looked good in a start against minor leaguers earlier this week, striking out five while allowing one run over two innings. He figures to be ready for three innings Sunday as he ramps up for the start of the regular season. Manager Bruce Bochy has said that deGrom will likely be on a 75-80 pitch count at the beginning of the regular season after missing so much time this spring with side tightness. |
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| Mar 16 2023 | Manager Bruce Bochy indicated Wednesday that deGrom (side) is likely to be on a pitch count to start the season, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Bocy said both deGrom and Nathan Eovaldi (side) may be restricted to 75-to-80 pitches to begin the season while coming off their respective injuries. That means guys like Dane Dunning, Glenn Otto or Cole Ragans could be paired with the starters. DeGrom recently threw two innings in a minor-league game and is ramping up for the regular season. |
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| Mar 14 2023 | DeGrom (side) struck out five and allowed one run over two innings during his start in a minor-league spring game Monday and said afterward that he believes he'll be available to start the Rangers' regular-season opener March 30 versus the Phillies, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports. "That's up to [the Rangers' coaching staff]" deGrom said after Monday's start. "I'm here to help us win. If it falls that I'm on Opening Day, that's a huge honor." | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom's spring debut was delayed after he had his throwing program slowed down early in spring training when he experienced left side tightness, but he looked to be healthy and as dialed in as ever Monday while using all four of his pitches in the outing. The lone run he allowed came on a fluky inside-the-park home run, and deGrom was able to rebound swiftly thereafter and closed the start on a high note, coming away especially pleased with how he threw his changeup and curveball. DeGrom went on to throw an additional 26 pitches in the bullpen following the two-inning appearance, so he looks like he'll be on pace to handle something resembling a normal workload by the time the regular season begins even if he only makes one or two more starts in spring training. |
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| Mar 12 2023 | DeGrom (side) will start a minor-league spring training game on the back fields Monday, Levi Weaver of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran right-hander won't start Monday's Cactus League contest as previously rumored, but he'll still see game action. He's working his way back from left side tightness and sat around 98-99 mph during a 35-pitch session of live batting practice last week. Assuming all goes well Monday, deGrom could gain full clearance shortly thereafter, though it's possible he'll still begin the campaign with a limited workload. |
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| Mar 8 2023 | DeGrom (side) could make his Cactus League debut as soon as Monday, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Working his way back from left side tightness, deGrom sat at 98-99 mph during a 35-pitch live batting practice session Wednesday. As long as he rebounds from that throwing session with no issues, he should be cleared to return to game action. The two-time Cy Young winner remains on track for the start of the season, although it's probably not reasonable to expect a normal workload right out of the gate. |
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| Mar 4 2023 | DeGrom (side) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Wednesday, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom was able to throw a bullpen session Saturday, and Rangers manager Bruce Bochy announced that the right-hander was "on schedule" for the regular season on Sunday. Because of his injury history over the last two years, fantasy managers will want to pay close attention to the right-hander's development, but for now, it appears deGrom will be on the bump for Opening Day in his first campaign with the Rangers. |
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| Feb 28 2023 | Texas manager Bruce Bochy said deGrom (side) is expected to throw two more bullpen sessions before getting into a spring training game, Jack Magruder of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After deGrom threw a second bullpen session Sunday, Bochy declared the right-hander on schedule for the regular season. Apparently, part of that schedule includes at least two more sessions, one of which may include batters. Mitch Garver, who caught Sunday's session, referred to deGrom's fastball as "special" and estimated the pitcher was at about 85 percent. |
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| Feb 27 2023 | DeGrom (side) threw a bullpen session Sunday, Matthew Postins of SI.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Texas manager Bruce Bochy said deGrom is on schedule for the regular season after the right-hander threw his second bullpen session. The Rangers want deGrom to throw one live batting practice session before appearing in a spring game -- two bullpens and one live BP session has been the practice for all Texas starters thus far. |
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| Feb 23 2023 | DeGrom's (side) bullpen session Thursday consisted of 20 fastballs at relatively low intensity, Alden Gonzalez of ESPN reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: There were no breaking balls and the effort level was pretty minimal but, as deGrom said afterward, "it was a small step, but a step in the right direction." The right-hander is expected to miss at least the first week of Cactus League games as he eases back into things after feeling some left side tightness, but he's progressing slowly but surely. |
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| Feb 22 2023 | Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said deGrom (side) will throw his first bullpen session of spring training Thursday, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom will wind up having his spring throwing progression pushed back about a week on account of left side tightness, after the minor injury coupled with cold weather in Arizona prompted the Rangers to scratch him from his previously scheduled bullpen session last Wednesday. The two-time Cy Young Award winner was able to resume throwing and fielding drills Sunday, and after experiencing no setbacks while working out for the past few days, deGrom will step back on the mound Thursday. He's not expected to be included in the pitching schedule for the Rangers' first week of Cactus League games, but deGrom nonetheless looks to be on track to be fully ramped up well in advance of Opening Day. |
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| Feb 21 2023 | DeGrom (side) played catch Monday for a second consecutive day, Jesse Borek of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom is ramping up at a measured pace after the Rangers held him back from throwing last week. Texas manager Bruce Bochy would not put a firm date on when the right-hander will throw a bullpen session, but the manager expects that to occur later this week. |
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| Feb 19 2023 | DeGrom (side) felt good during his workout Sunday and appears on track to continue his throwing program Monday, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Shortly after reporting to the Rangers for his first spring training with his new organization, deGrom experienced left side tightness in a bullpen session, resulting in the coaching staff shutting him down for workouts for a few days. However, the minor side injury looks to be mostly in the rearview mirror at this point, and if he can get back on the mound within the next day or two, he shouldn't find himself too far behind the Rangers' other starting pitchers once Cactus League play opens next weekend. Though deGrom isn't expected to pitch during the Rangers' first week of spring games, that's likely in deference to his status as the staff ace rather than any legitimate concern about his injury. Instead, expect the Rangers to use the first week of spring games to get longer evaluations on some of the pitchers who are fighting for spots on the Opening Day roster. |
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| Feb 18 2023 | DeGrom (side) won't throw a bullpen session Sunday but will play catch and go through fielding drills, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom is dealing with some side tightness early in camp, and while the issue is a very common one for pitchers to experience at this stage of spring, it's brought extra scrutiny given deGrom's talent level and lengthy recent injury history. The Rangers have suggested he would be able to pitch through the problem in the regular season, but there's no reason to push things with Opening Day still nearly six weeks away. DeGrom will take part in some activities Sunday with an eye towards potentially throwing a bullpen session Monday or Tuesday. |
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| Feb 17 2023 | DeGrom (side) could resume throwing Sunday or Monday, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom's throwing program is on pause after he felt some tightness in his left side during a bullpen session earlier this week. The Rangers have downplayed the severity of the issue, suggesting the veteran right-hander would be pitching if it were the regular season. The injury isn't a concern at this point, but obviously deGrom will be watched closely over the next several days. |
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| Feb 15 2023 | Rangers general manager Chris Young said Wednesday that DeGrom felt tightness in his left side during a bullpen session earlier this week and won't throw again for another day or two, Levi Weaver of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though anything remotely injury related pertaining to deGrom is sure to raise concerns for fantasy managers, Levi Weaver of The Athletic relays that the Rangers said that the side issue isn't serious and would be something the star right-hander would be able to pitch through during the regular season. However, with spring training in its earliest stage and due to the unseasonably cold weather in Arizona, Young said the Rangers opted to delay deGrom's next throwing session out of "an abundance of caution." Those invested in deGrom will still want to check back on the news over the next few days to ensure that he did in fact resume his throwing program, as Young suggested will be the case. |
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| Dec 2 2022 | DeGrom signed a five-year, $185 million contract with the Rangers on Friday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The contract includes a conditional sixth year that would make the deal worth $222 million. He has a full no-trade clause. The commitment from ownership in Texas has been quite impressive, as they committed $556 million to Corey Seager, Marcus Semien and Jon Gray last offseason. DeGrom unsurprisingly opted for a longer contract, as durability is the only question mark with him. The 34-year-old righty logged a 3.08 ERA, 2.13 FIP and 0.75 WHIP in 64.1 innings last season with the Mets after dealing with a shoulder injury for the first four months. He dealt with an elbow injury in 2021. According to the Statcast park factors, Globe Life Field is the 19th most hitter-friendly park while Citi Field ranked 26th, so it's a slight park downgrade and a major supporting cast downgrade. |
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| Nov 7 2022 | DeGrom declined his $30.5 million player option for 2023 on Monday, becoming a free agent. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom chose to exercise the opt-out clause in the five-year, $137.5 million contract extension he signed in March 2019 to try his luck in free agency for the first time since being drafted by the Mets in 2010. Though he was bogged down by a shoulder injury to open the campaign, the 34-year-old was electric when on the mound this season, producing a 3.08 ERA and 0.75 WHIP with 102 punchouts over 64.1 innings in 11 starts. After making at least 30 starts in four of his first six seasons in the league, deGrom has logged only 38 total outings over the last three years. Even so, deGrom maintains a career 2.52 ERA over nine MLB seasons, and his otherworldly numbers on a per-start basis make it likely that he earns the largest average annual value contract for any pitcher in this season's free-agency class. The Mets will presumably make retaining deGrom a high priority, but expect several contending clubs to at least put forth competitive offers. |
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| Oct 7 2022 | DeGrom (finger) will start Saturday's Game 2 of the NL Wild Card Series against the Padres, Tim Healey of Newsday reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This was always expected, though manager Buck Showalter briefly entertained the idea of saving deGrom for the NLDS. Any thought of that went out the window when Max Scherzer was rocked for seven runs -- including four homers -- in Friday's Game 1 loss. DeGrom left his final start of the regular season with a blister on his hand, but Showalter said Thursday that "we don't foresee it to be an issue." |
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| Oct 1 2022 | DeGrom isn't concerned about the blister that forced an early exit from his start Friday against Atlanta, saying, "This will be fine," Mike Puma of the New York Post reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom's three runs allowed in six innings were a disappointment by his lofty standards, though his 11 strikeouts and no walks were sharp marks. It looks as though he'll have a chance to start Wednesday against Washington, though he might only be asked to do so if playoff seeding is on the line. |
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| Sep 30 2022 | DeGrom (5-4) exited Friday's start against Atlanta with a blister, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports. He gave up three earned runs on five hits while striking out 11 and taking the loss. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom threw 86 pitches and could have stayed in for the seventh inning if not for the blister. Austin Riley and Matt Olson hit back-to-back homers against deGrom at one point, so perhaps the blister was affecting his command. He tentatively lines up to pitch on the final day of the season against the Nationals, but the Mets may opt to give deGrom more time to get past this blister in advance of the postseason. |
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| Sep 28 2022 | Manager Buck Showalter said deGrom's next start will come Friday in the series opener against Atlanta, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom was originally projected to start Saturday, but he will be moved up a day and go toe-to-toe with Atlanta's ace, Max Fried. DeGrom has faced Atlanta twice this season, allowing a combined five earned runs with 21 strikeouts over 12.1 innings. |
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| Sep 25 2022 | DeGrom (5-3) gave up five earned runs on six hits and four walks while striking out five over four innings to take the loss in a 10-4 defeat against the Athletics on Saturday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom had his worst start of the season in what appeared on paper like a very favorable matchup against one of the weaker lineups in baseball. He opened the game in an uncharacteristic fashion by loading the bases on a single and back-to-back walks. It was the first time that he allowed two or more walks over his past 13 starts. Dermis Garcia then hit a catchable line drive to left field that was played terribly by Jeff McNeil, who tripped and fell on the play, allowing two runs to score. DeGrom still boasts a 2.93 ERA and will look to bounce back into his usual form in his next expected start at Atlanta. |
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| Sep 18 2022 | DeGrom allowed three runs on four hits while striking out 13 in five innings in a 7-3 win Sunday against Pittsburgh. He did not factor into the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom was nearly unhittable through the first five innings, allowing a double to Oneil Cruz to begin the game before striking out 13 of the next 15 batters he faced. The Pirates got to him in the sixth, though, as the first two batters recorded singles and Cruz deposited a pitch into the seats for a three-run homer. DeGrom has allowed homers in four of his last five appearances and has allowed three runs in each of his last two starts. With Sunday's 13 punch outs, he's struck out 44.1 percent of batters faced this year. His next start will likely be next weekend in Oakland. |
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| Sep 13 2022 | DeGrom (5-2) took the loss Tuesday, allowing three runs on four hits over six innings against the Cubs. He struck out 10. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A solo home run in the top of the second and a couple of timely hits and sacrifices in the fourth led to deGrom taking his second loss, despite another quality start. With 10 strikeouts and no walks Tuesday, he recorded double-digit strikeouts for the third time in eight starts and owns a marvelous 73:4 K:BB. He will take a 2.01 ERA into his next start. |
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| Sep 8 2022 | DeGrom (5-1) picked up the win in the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Pirates, allowing three hits and a walk over seven scoreless innings. He struck out eight. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Chris Bassitt fanned 10 batters while giving up just one run in the matinee as the Mets swept the twin bill, and deGrom answered with a dominant start of his own in the nightcap. The two-time Cy Young Award winner fired 59 of 91 pitches for strikes and let only one Pittsburgh baserunner get into scoring position en route to his fifth straight quality start. Since making his season debut at the beginning of August, deGrom boasts a 1.66 ERA, 0.55 WHIP and 63:4 K:BB through 43.1 innings. |
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| Aug 31 2022 | DeGrom (4-1) earned the win over the Dodgers on Wednesday, pitching seven innings and allowing one run on three hits and one walk while striking out nine batters. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom faced a challenge against MLB's highest-scoring team, but he came out on top while completing seven frames for the first time this season. The right-hander didn't give up his first hit until the fifth inning, and the only run against him came on a Mookie Betts homer in the sixth. DeGrom struck out exactly nine batters for the third straight game while racking up a whopping 25 swinging strikes -- the second time in only six starts that he has reached that mark this season. Despite missing most of the season with a shoulder injury, deGrom remains among the league's elite pitchers, and he's posted dominant numbers with a 1.98 ERA, 0.55 WHIP and 55:3 K:BB through 36.1 innings thus far. |
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| Aug 25 2022 | DeGrom (3-1) earned the win over Colorado on Thursday, pitching six innings and allowing one run on three hits and one walk while striking out nine batters. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom served up a sixth-inning solo home run to Ryan McMahon, but that was the extent of the damage against him. The right-hander racked up 17 swinging strikes and nine punchouts while notching his third straight quality start. DeGrom has yet to reach 100 pitches in a game this season -- he threw 87 on Thursday -- but that hasn't held him back from recording plenty of strikeouts or from entering the win column. Through five starts, he has three wins while posting a 2.15 ERA and minuscule 0.55 WHIP along with a jaw-dropping 46:2 K:BB over 29.1 innings. |
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| Aug 23 2022 | DeGrom will start Thursday against the Rockies, Deesha Thosar of Fox Sports reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He was originally going to pitch Tuesday against the Yankees, but the Mets pushed him back. It's good to know it was not due to anything physically serious for him miss a start this week. This allows deGrom to line up to face the Dodgers next week. |
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| Aug 18 2022 | DeGrom (2-1) took the loss against Atlanta on Thursday, allowing three runs on five hits and no walks while striking out nine batters over 6.2 innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: In many ways, deGrom was his usual dominant self in the outing -- he racked up 20 swinging strikes and fanned nine batters while giving up just five hits. However, the right-hander surrendered a pair of runs in the third inning, and an infield single by the final batter he faced in the contest (Vaughn Grissom) came back to bite him when Michael Harris II followed with a run-scoring double off reliever Seth Lugo. DeGrom ended up being charged with a season-high three runs, but the loss does nothing to lessen his status as one of fantasy's premier matchup-proof starters. |
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| Aug 14 2022 | DeGrom (2-0) gave up two hits and no walks while striking out 10 over six shutout innings to earn the win in a 1-0 victory over the Phillies on Saturday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom was his usual dominant self in Saturday night's pitching duel against Aaron Nola. He racked up the 10 strikeouts on 19 swinging strikes by peppering the zone with his hard fastball and mixing in a heavy dose of his nasty slider. The scoreless appearance drops his ERA to 1.62 over three starts during this injury-shortened season. The 34-year-old right-hander now has 28 strikeouts in 16.2 innings pitched and has walked only one batter. It is worth seeing if he can continue to increase his workload from the 76 pitches he threw against the Phillies. He is tentatively expected to make his next start at Atlanta. |
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| Aug 7 2022 | DeGrom (1-0) allowed two runs on a hit and a walk while striking out 12 through 5.2 innings, earning the win Sunday over Atlanta. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom fell one out shy of a quality start, but he stretched out to 76 pitches (50 strikes) in his second outing of the season. He's already racked up 18 strikeouts in 10.2 innings. In Sunday's start, he averaged 99.1 mph on his fastball and topped out at 101.6 mph, so there's little to be concerned about with his velocity. He'll carry a 2.53 ERA and 0.47 WHIP into his next start, currently projected as a home outing against the Phillies next weekend. |
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| Aug 3 2022 | DeGrom (shoulder) didn't factor into the decision in Tuesday's 5-1 loss to the Nationals, allowing one run on three hits while striking out six and walking none. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom fared about as well as could have been expected in his season debut, throwing 46 of 59 pitches for strikes across five frames. The flamethrower was on a pitch count after returning from a lengthy absence, otherwise the Mets would have let him continue mowing down Washington's offense. DeGrom threw 13 pitches at 100 miles per hour or higher, topping out at 101.6 mph and averaging 99.7 mph overall. |
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| Aug 2 2022 | The Mets reinstated deGrom (shoulder) from the 60-day injured list to start Tuesday's game in Washington. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Just as the team had announced a few days earlier, deGrom will make his first start with the Mets since July 7, 2021 after he recently wrapped up a four-outing rehab assignment in the minors. In his final outing with Triple-A Syracuse on July 27, deGrom built up to four innings and 67 pitches, so he could have some light restrictions with his workload as he returns to the mound for the big club. The two-time Cy Young Award winner will line up for a two-start week, with his second turn set to come Sunday versus Atlanta at Citi Field. |
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| Jul 30 2022 | DeGrom (shoulder) will start Tuesday's game against the Nationals, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom made four starts during his recent rehab assignment, and he posted a 2.84 ERA and 0.87 WHIP in 12.2 innings. While he gave up four runs in four innings during Wednesday's outing, he felt good afterward and will make his 2022 debut Tuesday on an extra day of rest. The right-hander threw 67 pitches during his most recent start, so it's possible that he'll have his workload monitored during Tuesday's matchup in Washington. |
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| Jul 27 2022 | Manager Buck Showalter said after deGrom's (shoulder) rehab start Wednesday with Triple-A Syracuse that he expects the right-hander to return from the 60-day injured list to make his next appearance with the big club, Tim Healey of Newsday reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom's fourth rehab start and second in a row with Syracuse didn't go well from a results standpoint -- he served up four earned runs on four hits and three walks over four innings -- but Showalter noted that the two-time Cy Young Award winner "felt good" physically, which is the most important thing. Despite laboring through his four innings, deGrom struck out six batters and showed more efficiency late in the start than he did earlier in the day. He ultimately finished with 67 pitches, so he could face a slight workload restriction if he does in fact come off the IL to make his first start with the Mets since July 7, 2021. Anthony DiComo of MLB.com suggests Tuesday's game in Washington is the likely target for deGrom's debut in order to give him an extra day of rest beyond the standard four in between starts. |
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| Jul 22 2022 | DeGrom (shoulder) will require at least one more rehab start prior to rejoining the Mets' rotation, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom tossed 60 pitches over five innings during a simulated game Thursday, but the team apparently doesn't yet consider him ready to return. The right-hander will be sidelined for at least one more turn through the rotation but should be in the mix to rejoin the team after that. Prior to his rehab start next week, deGrom will work out at Citi Field on Sunday. |
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| Jul 21 2022 | DeGrom (shoulder) threw 60 pitches across five innings in a simulated game Thursday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom felt good after the session, which alleviates some of the concern that emerged when he experienced shoulder soreness Sunday. It's unclear if deGrom will make one additional rehab start prior to joining the Mets, or if he will be a candidate to start a game during the team's series against the Yankees -- which is in line with his original timeline. |
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| Jul 19 2022 | DeGrom (shoulder) had his simulated game pushed back from Tuesday to Thursday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After he experienced mild soreness around his shoulder Sunday, DeGrom was able to play catch Monday and Tuesday and will now pitch his simulated outing Thursday. The push back was reported to be "out of an abundance of caution" by the Mets. DeGrom will still likely make his season debut soon after the All-Star break, but his return could be closer to the end of July or early August at this point. |
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| Jul 16 2022 | DeGrom (shoulder) is slated to throw live BP on Tuesday, Deesha Thosar of FoxSports.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom has made three rehab starts over the last few weeks, and he stretched out to 42 pitches during his most recent outing. His live BP over the All-Star break will serve as his fourth rehab appearance, and he'll be re-evaluated afterward. If he feels good following the throwing session, deGrom should be in the mix to rejoin the Mets' rotation shortly after the All-Star break. |
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| Jul 14 2022 | DeGrom (shoulder) threw four innings while allowing an unearned run and striking out four in a rehab appearance at Triple-A Syracuse, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom added an extra inning to his workload from his previous rehab outing, and he needed only 42 pitches to complete his four innings. He is expected to throw a simulated game at some point during the All-Star break, and his status will be decided from there. Mike Puma of the New York Post reports that the team has discussed either July 24 or July 26 as potential days for deGrom to make his season debut. |
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| Jul 11 2022 | DeGrom (shoulder) is scheduled to make a rehab start at Triple-A Syracuse on Thursday, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom was targeting Wednesday or Thursday for his third rehab start, and the team will ultimately choose the latter option so he has an additional day to rest before pitching for the Triple-A club. He's expected to throw at least 50 pitches during Thursday's outing, and it's not yet clear whether he'll make a fourth rehab start or whether his next appearance after Thursday will be with the major-league club. |
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| Jul 9 2022 | DeGrom (shoulder) will make a rehab start either Wednesday or Thursday with Triple-A Syracuse, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom managed to throw 36 pitches in the second start of his rehab assignment Friday, and he's expected to clear 50 pitches with Syracuse in his upcoming appearance. It's unclear whether the Mets may elect to activate deGrom and limit his pitch count after that outing, or if he will make a final rehab start before rejoining the big-league club. |
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| Jul 5 2022 | DeGrom (shoulder) is penciled in to make the second start of his rehab assignment Friday with Single-A St. Lucie, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: According to DiComo, the Mets intend to keep deGrom on a five-day rest schedule between his outings, at least for the early portion of a rehab assignment that will likely consist of between three and five starts. With that in mind, deGrom doesn't look as though he'll be on pace to return from the 60-day injured list prior to the All-Star break, but he could be an option for the Mets' rotation when the team opens its second-half schedule July 22 with a three-game series with the Padres. DeGrom looked about as good as the Mets could have hoped in his first rehab start with St. Lucie on Sunday, when he struck out five of the six batters he faced while topping 100 miles per hour on seven of his 24 pitches. |
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| Jul 4 2022 | DeGrom (shoulder) struck out five of the six batters he faced Sunday in his first rehab start with Single-A St. Lucie. He hit the other batter he faced with a pitch. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though his performance comes with the caveat that he was facing off against a lineup mostly made up of teenagers or players in their first year of professional ball, deGrom certainly looked to be in peak form during the 24-pitch outing, which was his first regular-season start at any level since July 7, 2021. He threw 18 strikes on the afternoon, eclipsing 100 miles per hour on seven of his pitches, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. DiComo also notes that team officials anticipate deGrom will need 3-to-5 rehab starts while he goes through a spring training-style ramp-up program, in which case he wouldn't line up for a start before the Mets' final game of the first half July 17 in Chicago if he sticks to a four-day rest schedule. However, if deGrom is able to stretch out to five innings during his rehab assignment and remains free of setbacks to his right shoulder, he should be ready to make a start during the Mets' first series out of the All-Star break. |
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| Jul 2 2022 | DeGrom (shoulder) will make a rehab start Sunday for Single-A St. Lucie, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After throwing 27 pitches in a live batting practice session Wednesday, deGrom is ready to return to a live setting. DeGrom was shut down just before the start of the season with a stress reaction in his right scapula, and the Mets have taken a cautious approach to his rehab, building the all-world starter back up slowly. Expect him to make more than one rehab start in the minors. If all goes well, it's reasonable to think he could make one start for the big-league team before the All-Star break, but that's not a guarantee. |
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| Jun 29 2022 | DeGrom (shoulder) threw 27 pitches during live batting practice Wednesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The live batting practice session was the third deGrom has thrown in just over a week, and he was able to increase his pitch count Wednesday from his previous two workouts. Mets manager Buck Showalter said that the team will meet Thursday to determine the right-hander's next steps, but the skipper indicated that deGrom is close to beginning a rehab assignment. |
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| Jun 25 2022 | DeGrom (shoulder) threw 20 pitches over one inning during live BP on Saturday, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom faced live hitters for the second time during Saturday's throwing session, and he's slated to throw at least one more live BP in the coming days. Following his next throwing session, the Mets plan to evaluate whether the right-hander is ready to begin a minor-league rehab assignment. |
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| Jun 24 2022 | DeGrom (shoulder) is scheduled to throw live batting practice Saturday, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 34-year-old faced live batters for the first time Tuesday, and he'll continue ramping up his workload. Assuming he avoids any setbacks, deGrom could require a couple more sessions of live BP before advancing to a minor-league rehab assignment, which could happen within the next week or two. |
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| Jun 21 2022 | DeGrom (shoulder) threw a session of live batting practice Tuesday with no issues, Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander, who turned 34 years old Sunday, has been throwing bullpen sessions for the past couple weeks, and he's now advancing to facing live hitters. DeGrom should continue ramping up his pitch count in the coming days before embarking on a minor-league rehab assignment. |
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| Jun 14 2022 | DeGrom (shoulder) will progress to an "up-and-down" bullpen session Friday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Following Tuesday's 30-pitch bullpen session, deGrom said "everything feels good" and that "hopefully" it won't be too much longer before he is able to return to game action. This was his fourth bullpen session since beginning mound work and the up-and-down session will be a little closer to recreating a game environment. |
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| Jun 10 2022 | DeGrom (shoulder) will throw a third bullpen session Saturday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom has thrown two bullpens over the last week, and he'll pitch off a mound once again Saturday. The right-hander still has to build up his pitch count, so it's not yet clear when he'll be able to face live hitters. However, it's encouraging that he's been able to throw regular bullpens sessions recently. |
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| Jun 4 2022 | DeGrom (shoulder) threw a 19-pitch bullpen session Saturday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom's bullpen session Saturday was the first time he threw off a mound since spring training, and he threw 19 fastballs at moderate intensity. The right-hander was throwing off flat ground for several weeks, and he'll now shift his focus to ramping up his intensity. While Saturday's bullpen session was a significant step in the right direction for deGrom, he still has several hurdles to clear before he's in the mix to rejoin the Mets' rotation. |
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| Jun 3 2022 | DeGrom (shoulder) remained behind in New York for the Mets' current road trip, but he could begin throwing off a mound before the team returns home June 14, Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander is currently still throwing off flat ground as the Mets proceed very cautiously with his recovery from a stress reaction in his right scapula. There had originally been plans for deGrom to accompany the team on its 11-day west coast swing, but pitching coach Jeremy Hefner determined he wouldn't be able to give the 33-year-old's rehab the attention it deserved during the trip. "The right decision is, it's better for [deGrom] to get his work done there," manager Buck Showalter said Thursday. "Just a lot better equipped and manpower and the things that are going on that he needs to get done." Showalter indicated Thursday that deGrom could be ready to do mound work before the Mets got back to Queens, but his eventual return to the big-league rotation remains far off. |
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| May 28 2022 | DeGrom (shoulder) extended his throwing distance to 135 feet this week and said he feels "completely normal," Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom continues to make gradual progress as he works his way back from the stress reaction on his scapula which has so far prevented him from making his season debut. He still has several more steps to go, and his recent health history hardly inspires confidence, but it's undoubtedly a good sign to see that he's progressing and feels healthy. |
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| May 24 2022 | DeGrom (shoulder) is playing catch from about 100 feet Tuesday and could begin throwing bullpen sessions as early as this weekend, Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 33-year-old continue to expand his throwing distance and is now closing in on his return to mound work. The right-hander underwent an MRI last week which showed "continued healing in the scapula," and he's been ramping up the intensity of his throwing program as a result. There's no clear timeline for deGrom's return to game action, but it's clear he's progressing in his rehab work, and it's possible he could be back before the All-Star break. |
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| May 17 2022 | The MRI deGrom (shoulder) underwent Monday revealed "continued healing in the scapula." He's scheduled to continue building distance and velocity during his throwing program, but he remains without a definitive timetable for making his 2022 debut. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The news is definitely what the Mets wanted to hear, but that doesn't mean deGrom's return is anything close to imminent. He still has to go through a full spring training buildup process, though he's at least been throwing in a limited capacity recently. |
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| May 16 2022 | DeGrom (shoulder) is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Monday, his third since the beginning of April, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 33-year-old resumed playing catch just over a week ago and will now receive another MRI three weeks after his most recent round of imaging. DeGrom is still working his way back from a stress reaction on his scapula which has sidelined him the entire season to this point, but Monday's MRI will provide a useful update on where he's at in his recovery. The right-hander is currently expected to return around mid-to-late July, though the results from the imaging will bring more clarity to his timetable. |
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| May 10 2022 | DeGrom (shoulder) recently began a throwing program and is playing catch from 60 feet, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 33-year-old was transferred to the 60-day injured list Tuesday is expected to be sidelined through the All-Star break, but it's still good news he's begun a throwing program after being shut down for over a month. There could be another update on deGrom's status next week since he's scheduled to undergo another MRI. |
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| Apr 25 2022 | An MRI on Monday showed deGrom (shoulder) had "considerable healing of the stress reaction on his scapula," Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. He's been cleared for "loading and strengthening of the shoulder." | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The team's release mentioned nothing about when the right-hander might return to throwing, but he is moving in the right direction. DeGrom is set to undergo another MRI in approximately three weeks to determine the next steps in his rehab. |
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| Apr 24 2022 | Mets manager Buck Showalter clarified that deGrom (shoulder) underwent a CT scan Friday and is due for an MRI on Monday, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Showalter seemed to suggest Saturday that deGrom received both the CT scan and MRI earlier in the weekend, but the follow-up imaging won't in fact come until Monday. DeGrom is just over three weeks into a four-week shutdown period after he was diagnosed with a stress reaction of his right scapula April 1, so he could be cleared to begin a throwing program within the next few days if the MRI reveals that he's made good progress in his recovery. Even if the MRI yields good news, deGrom will likely need at least three weeks to get his arm conditioned for a starter's workload, so he's unlikely to make his 2022 debut until the second half of May, at the earliest. |
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| Apr 15 2022 | DeGrom (shoulder) will undergo a follow-up MRI on April 25, Tim Healey of Newsday reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom is in the midst of a four-week shutdown due to a stress reaction in his right scapula, and his MRI should provide an idea of his recovery progress. The right-hander got a bone scan recently to confirm the original diagnosis of a stress reaction. A timetable for deGrom's return to game action is unlikely to be set until he's cleared to resume throwing. |
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| Apr 7 2022 | The Mets officially placed deGrom (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list Thursday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Leading up to Opening Day, the only drama pertaining to deGrom's placement on the IL was whether the Mets would place him on the 10-day IL, or stash him on the 60-day IL to open up a spot on the 40-man roster. The Mets chose to go the former route, but that doesn't necessarily mean deGrom is a safe bet to avoid an eventual move to the 60-day IL, which will be dictated by how he progresses in the weeks to come. The Mets already announced April 1 that deGrom will be shut down from throwing for at least four weeks with a stress reaction in his right scapula, and he'll almost certainly need at least an additional 2-to-3 weeks beyond that to build up for starting duty. |
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| Mar 31 2022 | DeGrom is experiencing shoulder tightness and will be evaluated Friday, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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. |
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| Mar 24 2022 | 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. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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. |
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| Mar 14 2022 | 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. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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. |
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| Mar 13 2022 | 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. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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. |
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| Sep 28 2021 | DeGrom (elbow) will not pitch again this season, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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. |
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| Sep 21 2021 | 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. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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. |
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| Sep 17 2021 | DeGrom (elbow) will throw a side session within the next couple days, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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. |
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| Sep 14 2021 | DeGrom (elbow) threw 10 pitches off a mound Tuesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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. |
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| Sep 12 2021 | 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. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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. |
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| Sep 8 2021 | DeGrom (elbow) increased his throwing distance to 120 feet Tuesday, Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom has continued to throw off flat ground recently, but he'll have a day off Wednesday. The right-hander doesn't have a clear timetable to resume mound work as he continues to recover from a partial tear of his right UCL, but he's made good progress across the last few weeks. |
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| Sep 7 2021 | The Mets revealed Tuesday that deGrom had been battling a partial tear of his right UCL, Tim Healey of Newsday reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The team had remained mostly positive about deGrom's outlook through multiple MRIs, but the fact that he landed on the 60-day injured list in late August made it clear that he was dealing with a fairly significant injury. General manager Sandy Alderson expressed more optimism Tuesday, noting that issue resolved itself and the ligament is still intact. That's certainly positive news, but the knowledge that he had indeed been dealing with at least a small tear makes it tough to have confidence in his health going forward. |
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| Sep 4 2021 | DeGrom (elbow) is still likely about 10 days from advancing to bullpen sessions, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: An MRI near the end of August yielded positive results for deGrom, who is recovering from inflammation in his elbow. He is said to be feeling good while throwing on flat ground at 75 feet. However, deGrom still must extend out to 120 feet and show he can handle that before the Mets sign off on him throwing from a mound, and that ramp-up will likely take until mid-September. He would then have to complete multiple bullpen sessions and live BP sessions before returning to action. Per DiComo, the Mets don't expect deGrom to make more than a start or two at the end of the regular season, and any remaining outings for deGrom are likely to be abbreviated. |
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| Aug 25 2021 | The Mets are optimistic that deGrom (elbow) will be ready to make his return from the 60-day injured list by the second half of September after the MRI he underwent Wednesday revealed nothing concerning, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The club's optimism about deGrom's health was seemingly verified by the 33-year-old getting on the field Wednesday to play catch in what marked his first throwing activity since late July. The Mets likely won't pinpoint a more concrete target date for deGrom's return until he advances to facing hitters in his rehab, but before that happens, he'll need to extend his throwing distance off flat ground and complete multiple bullpen sessions. Fantasy managers will have to weigh whether stashing deGrom on the bench or in an injured reserve slot is worthwhile for what will likely be 2-to-3 high-impact starts -- at most -- for the remainder of the season. |
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| Aug 24 2021 | DeGrom (elbow) is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Wednesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander is expected to start a throwing program if the scans bring good news. He transferred to the 60-day injured list last week and will be eligible to be activated Sept. 13, but he won't be ready to return at that point. If deGrom's elbow doesn't show enough progress during the MRI on Wednesday there's a strong chance he's shut down for the rest of the 2021 campaign. |
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| Aug 20 2021 | DeGrom (elbow) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Friday, though the Mets said in a press release his "status and return timeline remain unchanged," Tim Healey of Newsday reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander will now be eligible to return from the injured list Sept. 13, but that won't affect his return timeline since he's already expected to remain shut down from throwing until at least Aug. 27. A return in mid-September appears to be the best-case scenario for deGrom, and his recovery timetable won't come into focus until he starts up his throwing program. |
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| Aug 18 2021 | DeGrom was told after his doctor's appointment Monday that the inflammation in his right elbow is improving, but he'll remain shut down from throwing until at least Aug. 27 before being re-evaluated by the Mets' medical staff, Tim Healey of the Newsday reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: In his meeting with Dr. David Altchek, deGrom was essentially recommended to follow the two-week shutdown plan recommended by Dr. Neal ElAttrache, the orthopedic surgeon whom the right-hander sought for a second opinion last week. Even if he's cleared to begin throwing by the end of August, deGrom will likely need a couple weeks to get his arm conditioned for starting duty, so a mid-September return from the 10-day injured list could be a best-case scenario for the two-time Cy Young Award winner. |
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| Aug 13 2021 | DeGrom (elbow) will remain shut down from throwing for at least two more weeks after being reevaluated Friday, Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander underwent an MRI that revealed reduced inflammation in his elbow, but the injury still requires more time to heal. If cleared to resume throwing after the two-week period, deGrom is looking at a potential return in late September, at the earliest, given how long it would take to build his arm back up in a throwing program. |
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| Aug 12 2021 | DeGrom (elbow) will undergo another MRI in the coming days, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom's second MRI has been expected after he was shut down at the end of July due to right forearm inflammation. If the exam comes back clean, the right-hander will restart a throwing program, and a better timetable for his return would come into focus based on how he feels after throwing. The timing of deGrom's next step depends on the results of the MRI, but he appears close to resuming baseball activities. |
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| Aug 3 2021 | DeGrom (elbow) will get another MRI in about 10 days, and if he is cleared to resume throwing at that time, he will need time to ramp back up before returning to the big-league rotation, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This is a separate issue from the forearm tightness that originally led to him landing on the injured list on July 18. DeGrom said a bone spur has been ruled out and there isn't ligament damage, so the official injury designation is elbow inflammation. When asked Tuesday if he was concerned that he might miss the rest of the season, deGrom said, "I would say no, not right now." It sounds like he will need good results on the MRI around Aug. 13 in order to return by early September. |
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| Jul 30 2021 | DeGrom (forearm) underwent an MRI on Friday that revealed right forearm inflammation, Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom will be shut down from throwing for two weeks before he's re-evaluated by the medical staff. While the right-hander had been throwing side sessions recently, the Mets are now targeting a return to game action sometime in September. |
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| Jul 28 2021 | Mets manager Luis Rojas said deGrom (forearm) is scheduled to throw a light bullpen session Thursday, Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom experienced no renewed pain with his right forearm while throwing off flat ground from 90 feet Wednesday, so he'll take another step forward in his recovery process by tossing a side session. The Mets will observe the workout before deciding whether deGrom will require another bullpen session or if he's ready to resume facing hitters in live batting practice. Assuming he can avoid any further setbacks, deGrom looks as though he could be on track to rejoin the New York rotation during the first week of August. |
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| Jul 26 2021 | DeGrom (forearm) will throw another light side session Tuesday or Wednesday, Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom threw off a mound Sunday and felt good after playing catch Monday. While Manager Luis Rojas said after Sunday's mound session that he didn't know the right-hander's next step in his recovery, he'll throw off a mound at least once more before the team makes a decision. The Mets reportedly intend to have deGrom make a minor-league rehab start before he's activated from the IL, so he could be sidelined until sometime in early August. |
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| Jul 25 2021 | Mets manager Luis Rojas said deGrom (forearm) "felt good" while throwing off a mound Sunday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. "Everything is progressing well as of now," Rojas said of deGrom's recovery from right forearm tightness. "What is the next step? I don't know at this point." | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom stepped back on the mound Sunday for the first time since being diagnosed with the injury July 17, and though the workout went according to plan, the team isn't yet willing to commit to a rehab schedule for the right-hander. According to Mike Puma of the New York Post, the Mets do intend to have deGrom make a minor-league rehab start prior to being activated from the injured list, which means the National League MVP candidate wouldn't be on track to rejoin the big club until early August at the soonest, given where he currently stands in his recovery program. Fantasy managers can probably feel confident that they won't miss out on a deGrom start by keeping him inactive for the Mets' upcoming eight-game week. |
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| Jul 24 2021 | Manager Luis Rojas said Saturday it's unclear when deGrom (forearm) will begin throwing bullpens, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The righty has been playing catch and receiving treatment for his sore forearm, but he doesn't appear particularly close to continuing his throwing progression. Additional information about deGrom and when he might return from the injured list should become available in the next week or so. At this rate, his absence may be long enough that a rehab.assignment will be necessary. |
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| Jul 23 2021 | DeGrom (forearm) played catch again Friday but has yet to advance to mound work, Tim Healey of Newsday reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom has battled multiple nagging injuries throughout the year, though you wouldn't know it when looking at his 1.08 ERA and 0.55 WHIP through 15 starts. He's in the middle of his longest absence thus far, and while the fact that he's yet to throw off a mound means his return to game action isn't imminent, it's certainly a positive that he continues to be able to throw in some capacity. |
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| Jul 22 2021 | DeGrom (forearm) threw off flat ground at Citi Field on Thursday, SNY reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom has been on the injured list since Sunday due to right forearm tightness, but he's been improving recently while shut down from throwing. The Mets were insistent that the right-hander wouldn't resume throwing until his forearm tightness had completely dissipated, so it appears as though he's in a good place in his recovery. A better idea of deGrom's return timetable could come into focus once he's able to ramp up his intensity. |
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| Jul 20 2021 | DeGrom (forearm) is improving but has yet to resume throwing, Tim Healey of Newsday reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom has battled nagging injuries throughout the year but previously hadn't gone more than 15 days between starts. He'll surpass that mark Friday, and it remains unclear exactly when the Mets expect him to pitch again. He's currently back in New York continuing to receive treatment. |
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| Jul 18 2021 | The Mets placed deGrom (forearm) on the 10-day injured list Sunday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The ace will not resume throwing until his right forearm tightness has completely dissipated. How long that will take is unclear at this time, but deGrom has dealt with enough minor arm injuries in 2021 that the Mets are likely to be especially cautious with timing his return. No corresponding transaction has been announced yet, but it figures to be a pitcher replacing deGrom on the active roster. |
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| Jul 17 2021 | DeGrom is getting treatment for forearm tightness, but an MRI administered Saturday didn't reveal any structural damage, Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: His side session was halted Friday due to the injury and he is currently in a no-throw period. Given the results of the MRI, the team is treating him for forearm tightness, and while deGrom is being labeled as day-to-day, he'll miss his scheduled start Monday in Cincinnati. He has been a quick healer in the past, but he also dealt with elbow and shoulder issues in June, so perhaps everything is starting to take its toll. |
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| Jul 11 2021 | As expected, deGrom will not pitch Sunday against the Pirates, Tim Healey of Newsday reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom started the first game of the Mets' doubleheader Wednesday against Milwaukee, so it was expected that he would not appear again before the All-Star break. He's been excellent throughout the entire first half of the season, maintaining a 1.08 ERA and 0.54 WHIP with 146 strikeouts across 92 innings. |
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| Jul 7 2021 | DeGrom allowed two runs on four hits and struck out 10 in seven innings, taking a no-decision in Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader versus Milwaukee. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander was effective Wednesday despite allowing multiple home runs for the first time in 15 starts this season. DeGrom gave up solo shots to Luis Urias and Jace Peterson, and that nearly saddled him with the loss were it not for Jose Peraza's game-tying homer in the bottom of the seventh. This was the third start in a row deGrom has allowed multiple runs, but he still has an outstanding 1.08 ERA, 0.54 WHIP and 146:11 K:BB across 92 innings. His next start is expected to come after the All-Star break. |
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| Jul 6 2021 | DeGrom won't start as scheduled Tuesday against the Brewers since the game was postponed due to rain, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: New York attempted to wait out the rain and get the game in Tuesday, but the contest was called off more than two hours after the scheduled start time. The game will be made up via a doubleheader Wednesday, and deGrom will start Game 1 of the twin bill, per DiComo. As a result of the postponement, it should be his final start before the All-Star break. |
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| Jul 1 2021 | DeGrom allowed three earned runs on five hits while striking out 14 across seven innings in the loss to Atlanta on Thursday. He did not factor into the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom allowed his first home run in his last seven starts in the first inning to Austin Riley. All three of his runs allowed were in the first inning. DeGrom has struck out at least 14 in four games this season. Despite allowing three earned runs for the first time this season, the future Hall of Famer is leading all of baseball with a 0.95 ERA and a 14.40 K/9. His next start is scheduled for Tuesday against the Brewers. |
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| Jun 26 2021 | DeGrom didn't factor into the decision in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Phillies, giving up two runs on three hits and a walk over six innings. He struck out five. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander hadn't been tagged for a run since May 25, but deGrom saw his scoreless streak end at 31 innings on an RBI single by Nick Maton in the second frame. In fact, this was the first time in 2021 he's allowed more than one earned run in an outing. The Mets ace still delivered his ninth quality start of the season, and he sports a 0.69 ERA and absurd 122:11 K:BB through 78 innings on the year. |
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| Jun 21 2021 | DeGrom (7-2) picked up the win in Game 1 of Monday's doubleheader against Atlanta, striking out two while allowing one hit and two walks across five scoreless innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Prior to Sunday, it wasn't even known if deGrom would be able to start Monday after he exited his outing last Wednesday with shoulder soreness. The ace right-hander was indeed able to toe the rubber for the first half of the twin bill and was magnificent once again. He was limited to just 70 pitches (44) strikes, but he said the short outing was simply because the club "didn't want to overdo it" after last week's scare, per Tim Britton of The Athletic. DeGrom has remarkably not allowed a run in his last five starts, over which he's punched out 43 while allowing a total of seven hits and three walks. He'll look to stay on a roll when he takes the ball this weekend against the Phillies, where he should have the leeway to pitch deeper into the ballgame. |
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| Jun 20 2021 | DeGrom (shoulder) confirmed after playing catch Sunday that he'll be ready to start one game of Monday's doubleheader with the Nationals, Tim Healey of Newsday reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Despite exiting his second straight start early due to an injury, deGrom's sore right shoulder checked out fine following a full bullpen session Saturday and a round of catch Sunday. The 33-year-old's durability is starting to become more of a concern, but he's left little doubt that he's the game's best pitcher when he's healthy enough to pitch. He'll carry an incredible 0.54 ERA and 0.51 WHIP into his 12th start of the season Monday. |
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| Jun 19 2021 | DeGrom (shoulder) threw a full bullpen session Saturday and still plans to start Monday against Atlanta, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom left Wednesday's start due to shoulder soreness after just three innings, but he's thrown on three consecutive days and has felt good after each session. As long as the right-hander isn't sore Sunday, it doesn't appear as though he'll be forced to miss his next turn through the rotation. |
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| Jun 18 2021 | DeGrom (shoulder) threw a bullpen session Friday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom exited his Wednesday start after just three innings due to shoulder soreness. Fortunately, the ace right-hander's MRI came back clean and he was able to follow up his Thursday throwing session with a Friday bullpen. Assuming he comes out of Friday's session feeling good, all signs point toward him taking the ball sometime early next week. |
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| Jun 17 2021 | DeGrom's MRI on his right shoulder was examined by a second doctor who said he isn't concerned with the issue, Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom's MRI revealed no structural damage Thursday, and the team had the results examined by two doctors out of an abundance of caution. The Mets are hopeful that the right-hander won't require a trip to the injured list. He played light catch in the outfield ahead of Thursday's game against the Cubs, but manager Luis Rojas wouldn't yet commit to naming deGrom the starter for one of the games in Monday's doubleheader against Atlanta. The 32-year-old is considered day-to-day following his encouraging update. |
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| Jun 16 2021 | DeGrom (undisclosed) was removed from Wednesday's game against the Cubs after three innings with right shoulder soreness, Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sean Reid-Foley entered the game in relief. DeGrom looked his usual, dominant self, requiring 51 pitches to strike out eight hitters in three perfect frames. He also added an RBI single. It's certainly concerning that he's dealing with an injury independent of the elbow issue that shortened his previous start. More details about deGrom's condition and when he will pitch again should become available after the game. |
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| Jun 13 2021 | Mets manager Luis Rojas said deGrom (elbow) checked out fine after playing catch Sunday, putting the right-hander on track to make his next turn through the rotation Wednesday against the Cubs, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom cruised through the first six innings during Friday's win over the Padres, but he was pulled after tossing just 80 pitches with what the Mets described as right flexor tendinitis. Though the fact that he's dealing with another elbow-related issue is less than ideal, deGrom seems to have at least temporarily cleared up concern about his health by feeling normal while playing catch two days after exiting his start. DeGrom looks like he'll return to the mound Wednesday without any major workload restrictions. |
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| Jun 12 2021 | DeGrom (elbow) underwent an MRI which came back clean Saturday, Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom dominated the Padres through six innings Friday but left after just 80 pitches due to flexor tendinitis in his right elbow. He played catch Saturday, which seemingly backs up his optimism that he'll make his next start, which lines up to happen Wednesday against the Cubs. |
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| Jun 11 2021 | DeGrom (flexor tendonitis) is hopeful that he will make his next start, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He has dealt with elbow issues before without missing much time, and he said his level of concern with this current injury is "not too high." DeGrom had been feeling it all week but felt great ahead of Friday's start against the Padres, and indeed he was nearly flawless over six shutout innings prior to exiting with the injury. Trainers apparently did several ligament tests on his elbow and everything checked out OK. If he doesn't end up missing any time, deGrom lines up to start Wednesday at home against the Cubs. |
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| Jun 5 2021 | DeGrom (5-2) won Saturday's 4-0 game against the Padres, going seven innings and allowing no runs on three hits and a walk with 11 strikeouts. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom was customarily dominant in this one, cruising through the start aside from a bases-loaded jam in the fourth inning. In nine starts this season, DeGrom has allowed no runs in five starts while allowing a single run in the other four and lowered his ERA to 0.62 with the sterling outing. He lines up to face San Diego again at home next Saturday. |
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| Jun 1 2021 | DeGrom (4-2) earned the win Monday against the Diamondbacks after tossing six scoreless innings, giving up two hits and fanning eight. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was another dominant effort from the star hurler, who has yet to allow more than one earned run in any of his eight appearances this season. DeGrom also has six quality starts and a sterling 0.71 ERA that, if sustained across an entire season, would be a career-best mark by a wide margin. He will try to extend his blistering start to the season Saturday at the Padres. |
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| May 30 2021 | DeGrom won't pitch as scheduled Monday against Atlanta since the game was postponed due to inclement weather, Mets owner Steven Cohen reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's the second postponement of the series as Friday's contest was also called off due to weather. DeGrom will be pushed back to start Monday's series opener against Arizona, Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record reports. |
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| May 25 2021 | DeGrom did not factor into the decision during Tuesday's win after holding the Rockies to one run on three hits and no walks while striking out nine across five innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After missing two starts due to tightness in his right side, deGrom made a solid return to the rotation. His only damage of the night came via a solo homer by Ryan McMahon in the second inning. Per usual, deGrom found a way to miss bats, throwing 44 of 63 pitches for strikes, including 12 swinging strikes. It's worth noting that he struck out eight of 10 batters during his rehab assignment Thursday and seems to be returning to usual form, with his pitch count expected to stretch out in his coming starts. Now sporting a sparkling 0.80 ERA and 0.60 WHIP across seven appearances this year, the 32-year-old is slated for a Sunday matchup at home against Atlanta. |
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| May 23 2021 | DeGrom (side) threw a bullpen session Sunday and is expected to rejoin the starting rotation Tuesday against the Rockies, Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 32-year-old made a rehab start with Low-A St. Lucie on Thursday, and it appears he won't require another start in the minors before returning from the shelf. Things won't be official until deGrom is actually activated from the injured list, but he's on track to retake the mound Tuesday for the Mets. |
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| May 21 2021 | DeGrom (side) is expected to pitch somewhere Tuesday, but whether that comes against the Rockies or in a rehab game remains to be seen, Tim Healey of Newsday reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom was originally expected to miss just one turn in the rotation while dealing with side soreness, but he threw a rehab game Thursday rather than return to the big-league rotation. Previous reports indicated he'd return to the active roster Tuesday, but it looks as though the Mets have yet to make a decision about their ace's immediate future. |
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| May 20 2021 | DeGrom (side) threw 41 pitches and struck out eight across three scoreless innings in a rehab outing with Low-A St. Lucie on Thursday, Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom also reportedly hit 102 mph with his fastball. The outing was certainly a strong step toward his return from the injured list, though it's unclear whether the team will want him to complete another rehab outing prior to being activated. |
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| May 19 2021 | DeGrom (side) played catch Wednesday and will make a rehab start for Low-A St. Lucie on Thursday, Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom threw a bullpen session Tuesday, but the team wants to see him face hitters before he's cleared to return to the Mets' rotation. The right-hander has been progressing well in his recovery, and if all goes well in his rehab start, he should make his return from the 10-day injured list as soon as May 25 against the Rockies. |
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| May 18 2021 | DeGrom (side) felt good following a bullpen session Tuesday, but the Mets wouldn't commit to activating him off the injured list when first eligible Friday against the Marlins, Tim Healey of Newsday reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom has missed two of his last three turns in the rotation, though the Mets remain confident his side issue isn't a major problem, something an MRI confirmed last week. It's possible he's activated for Friday's start, but manager Luis Rojas mentioned other options such as another bullpen session or a rehab game. The team will likely provide an update Wednesday once it's clear how deGrom's side responded to Tuesday's session. |
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| May 16 2021 | DeGrom (side) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Tuesday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 32-year-old was able to play catch Friday and will return to mound work Tuesday, one week after being placed on the injured list. DeGrom could return from the injured list Friday in Miami if all goes well during the bullpen session. |
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| May 14 2021 | DeGrom (side) played catch Friday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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. |
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| May 11 2021 | DeGrom (side) showed no injury or inflammation in his MRI results, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The righty ace went to the injured list merely as a precaution and, according to the Mets, to ensure his mechanics aren't negatively impacted by his pitching through the tightness. The encouraging MRI results reinforce that deGrom will likely stay on the IL for the minimum of 10 days and return May 21. |
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| May 10 2021 | The Mets plan to place deGrom (side) on the 10-day injured list Tuesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though the MRI deGrom required following his early exit from Sunday's start against the Diamondbacks revealed no structural issues or long-term concerns, the Mets seem content to err on the side of caution and shut the right-hander down for the week. Assuming his injured right side shows improvement over the next few days while he rests up, deGrom looks like he'll be on track to return from the IL when first eligible May 21 or shortly thereafter. |
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| May 9 2021 | DeGrom (side) will undergo an MRI to determine the extent of his injury, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Luis Rojas still classified deGrom's injury as right side tightness following Sunday's early exit. However, Rojas said that the issue is closer to deGrom's lower back than to his lat, which is somewhat encouraging since the right-hander missed his scheduled start Tuesday due to right lat inflammation. A better idea of deGrom's status moving forward could be known once his tests are complete. |
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| May 8 2021 | Manager Luis Rojas confirmed deGrom (lat) will start Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks, Steve Gelbs of SportsNet New York reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 32-year-old was the expected starter after being scratched from his previously scheduled outing with right lat inflammation, and the Mets have now officially confirmed him as the pitcher for Sunday. DeGrom will look to pick up where he left off with a 0.51 ERA, 0.57 WHIP and 59:4 K:BB over 35 innings through five starts this season. |
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| May 7 2021 | DeGrom (lat) felt "really good" after a bullpen session Friday, per manager Luis Rojas, though he's yet to be officially confirmed as the starter for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom was scratched from his scheduled start Tuesday against the Cardinals due to right lat inflammation, though he's avoided a trip to the injured list. It looks as if he's taken the steps necessary to start Sunday, but the Mets have yet to announce their plans. |
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| May 6 2021 | DeGrom (lat) played catch as expected Thursday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom was scratched from his scheduled start Tuesday against the Cardinals but doesn't appear to be set for a long absence. Assuming his right lat responds well, he's expected to throw a bullpen Friday and take his next turn in the rotation Sunday against the Diamondbacks. |
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| May 5 2021 | DeGrom (lat) said he's "feeling good" and plans to play catch Thursday before the Mets determine whether he'll be able to make his next start Sunday against the Diamondbacks, Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom was scratched from his scheduled turn Tuesday in St. Louis due to right lat inflammation, but the Mets are hopeful he'll be able to avoid a trip to the injured list after an MRI revealed nothing overly concerning. In addition to seeing how he feels during Thursday's throwing session, deGrom will meet with a doctor that day to gain further clarity on how to treat the injury moving forward. |
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| May 4 2021 | DeGrom was diagnosed with right lat inflammation Tuesday and won't throw for a few days, but he won't be placed on the injured list, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 32-year-old was scratched from Tuesday's start with what was originally described as tightness in his right side, and an MRI apparently didn't turn up any significant issues. DeGrom's status for his next turn through the rotation this weekend remains up in the air, but for now he won't be placed on the injured list. Miguel Castro will start a bullpen game in his place Tuesday for the Ments. |
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| May 1 2021 | DeGrom will get an extra day of rest and will start Tuesday against the Cardinals, Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom should still be able to make two starts next week, as he'll be lined up to face the Diamondbacks on Sunday. He's gotten extra rest twice already this season, and the setup appears to be working, as he owns a remarkable 0.51 ERA, 0.57 WHIP and 59:4 K:BB through five starts. |
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| Apr 28 2021 | DeGrom (2-2) gave up a run on three hits and a walk with nine strikeouts in six innings, but took the loss Wednesday versus the Red Sox. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom was once again excellent, but the Mets couldn't muster any runs against Red Sox starter Nick Pivetta. Despite the loss, deGrom has a minuscule 0.51 ERA and 0.57 WHIP to go with a 59:4 K:BB across 35 innings this season. The Mets' ace will hope for better run support in his next start, currently scheduled for Monday in St. Louis. |
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| Apr 23 2021 | DeGrom (2-1) went the distance in a 6-0 shutout of the Nationals on Friday, scattering two hits over nine scoreless innings while striking out a career-high 15 without walking a batter. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He threw 84 of his 109 pitches for strikes, and somehow that understates just how locked in deGrom was. He's the first pitcher ever with 50 strikeouts through his first four starts, breaking the mark of 48 that Shane Bieber reached just a few days ago to tie Nolan Ryan's old record, and he's only the third pitcher in history with three straight starts of 14 K's or more, joining Pedro |
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| Apr 20 2021 | DeGrom will start Friday against the Nationals rather than Thursday against the Cubs as previously expected, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom does not appear to be dealing with any injury. He threw 99 pitches in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Rockies, while Joey Lucchesi threw just 55 in the nightcap, so Lucchesi will move in front of deGrom in the rotation for now. |
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| Apr 17 2021 | DeGrom (1-1) picked up the win in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Rockies, giving up three unearned runs on three hits and a walk over six innings while striking out 14. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The multiple delays since his last start didn't phase the right-hander and neither did pitching at altitude, as deGrom set a single-game record for the most strikeouts by a visiting pitcher over six innings or less in Coors Field. A Jeff McNeil error in the fifth inning also kept deGrom from taking a hit to his ERA, which now sits at a stunning 0.45 through three starts and 20 innings, and his 35:3 K:BB seems like a typo. He'll look to deliver another gem in his next outing Thursday on the road against the Cubs. |
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| Apr 16 2021 | DeGrom and the Mets won't play Friday at Colorado as the game was postponed due to snow, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 32-year-old's start will be pushed back another day after Thursday's series finale at Philadelphia was also postponed due to inclement weather. DeGrom should finally take the mound during Saturday's doubleheader against the Rockies. |
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| Apr 15 2021 | DeGrom and the Mets won't play against the Phillies on Thursday since the game was postponed due to inclement weather, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thursday's series finale against Philadelphia will be made up as a doubleheader in late June. DeGrom will now take the hill Friday against the Rockies. The right-hander allowed just one run with 21 strikeouts in 14 innings during his first two outings of the season. |
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| Apr 10 2021 | DeGrom (0-1) took the loss Saturday as the Mets fell 3-0 to the Marlins, allowing one run on five hits and no walks over eight innings while striking out 14. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: His only real mistake got deposited in the seats by Jazz Chisholm in the second inning, but otherwise deGrom was his usual dominant self and tied his career high with 14 punchouts. As has been the case throughout his career, however, he got no run support from the Mets -- in his four starts with 14 Ks, his record is a stunning 1-2. The right-hander with take a 0.64 ERA and 21:2 K:BB through 14 innings into his next outing, set for Thursday at home against the Phillies. |
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| Apr 5 2021 | DeGrom didn't factor into the decision in Monday's 5-3 loss to the Phillies, allowing three hits and two walks over six scoreless innings while striking out seven. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Despite the Mets' efforts to improve the roster around deGrom in the offseason, his first start of 2021 was more of the same -- he was dominant while on the mound and left with a 2-0 lead, only to watch the bullpen and defense fall apart in a five-run eighth inning for the Phillies. The right-hander threw 50 of 77 pitches for strikes and perhaps wasn't allowed to pitch deeper into the game due to the long layoff after his last spring outing, but deGrom wasn't showing any real signs of fatigue when he exited. He'll look for a better result in his next outing, set for Saturday at home against the Marlins. |
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| Apr 2 2021 | DeGrom won't pitch against the Nationals this weekend after Saturday's and Sunday's games were postponed for additional COVID-19 testing and contact tracing. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Nationals continue to deal with the fallout from multiple positive tests of COVID-19, leading to the postponement of the season-opening series. The Mets are scheduled to face the Phillies on Monday, when deGrom figures to take the mound. |
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| Mar 25 2021 | DeGrom will throw about 90 pitches in a simulated game Friday as his final appearance of the spring, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This will allow the right-hander to get an extra day of rest prior to his Opening Day assignment while also preventing his first regular-season opponent, the Nationals, from getting an extra look at him in exhibition play. DeGrom will finish Grapefruit League play with a dazzling 0.66 ERA and 21:3 K:BB over 13.2 innings as he prepares to take a run at another Cy Young Award. |
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| Mar 16 2021 | DeGrom (2-0) went four innings in Tuesday's Grapefruit League outing against Houston, striking out six while allowing one run on two hits. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was yet another sharp outing for the Mets' ace, who surrendered his first run of the spring -- leaving him with a 1.00 ERA and 16 strikeouts through nine innings. The 32-year-old righty looks more than ready for Opening Day and is a lock to be one of the top two pitchers selected in this year's fantasy drafts. |
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| Mar 12 2021 | DeGrom struck out seven Astros over three perfect innings Thursday while topping out at 101 mph with his fastball, Anthony Rieber of Newsday reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Spring radar gun readings aren't exactly reliable, but deGrom may as well have been hitting 120 mph for all the success Houston hitters had at the plate. The right-hander is lined up to take the mound for the Mets on Opening Day as he looks to capture his third Cy Young Award in four years, and Thursday's performance won't do anything to discourage fantasy GMs from selecting him early in the first round. |
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| Mar 6 2021 | DeGrom has been named the Opening Day starter for the Mets, Tim Healey of Newsday reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Luis Rojas' announcement Saturday came as little surprise, as deGrom is considered one of the top pitchers in the game heading into the 2021 season. The 32-year-old's Opening Day start in 2021 will mark the third consecutive year in which deGrom has started the first game of the season for the Mets. The right-hander posted a 2.38 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 104:18 K:BB over 68 innings across 12 starts in 2020. |
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| Mar 3 2021 | DeGrom will make his spring debut Saturday against the Astros, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Mets' ace will begin building up for the regular season this weekend. He is widely considered the best pitcher in the game heading into his age-32/33 season. |
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| Sep 27 2020 | DeGrom didn't factor into the decision in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader, giving up three runs on five hits and two walks over five innings. He struck out 10. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's the fifth time in 12 starts deGrom has fanned 10 or more batters. The right-hander put together another Cy Young-worthy campaign in 2020, posting a 2.38 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 104:18 K:BB through 68 innings, but a lack of consistent run support from the Mets left him with only four wins. |
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| Sep 21 2020 | DeGrom (4-2) allowed two runs on four hits and two walks over seven innings Monday, striking out 14 and taking the loss to the Rays. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: As usual, deGrom was dominant Monday but the Mets didn't provide much help at the dish. The 32-year-old tied his season best with 14 strikeouts while allowing just a pair of runs, one on a sacrifice fly and another from a solo shot by Nate Lowe. He's making a strong push towards his third straight NL Cy Young, sporting a 2.14 ERA and 94:16 K:BB. DeGrom will look to squeeze in one more start before the season ends in Washington this weekend. |
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| Sep 19 2020 | DeGrom (hamstring) threw another side session Saturday and is expected to make his scheduled start Monday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom exited Wednesday's start with a right hamstring spasm, but he shouldn't have to miss any turns through the rotation as manager Luis Rojas said Saturday that he's in line to start Monday. Assuming he's indeed able to return, the right-hander lines up for one more start in the regular season after Monday's outing. |
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| Sep 18 2020 | DeGrom (hamstring) threw a side session prior to Friday's game, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The team received positive feedback about deGrom's latest throwing session. The right-hander left Wednesday's start with a right hamstring spasm, but it appears as though he's in line to be available for his next turn through the rotation Monday as long as he doesn't experience any setbacks. |
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| Sep 17 2020 | DeGrom (hamstring) played catch and received treatment Thursday, Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Luis Rojas called it a "positive day," which is a good sign after the veteran right-hander was removed from Wednesday's start after two innings due to a right hamstring spasm. DeGrom's next turn through the rotation lines up for Monday, and he appears likely to make that start if he can avoid any setbacks over the weekend. |
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| Sep 16 2020 | DeGrom (hamstring) believes he'll be fine to make his final two starts of the regular season, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 32-year-old was lifted after two innings Wednesday due to a hamstring spasm, an issue that apparently cropped up during his previous start, though he didn't inform the team at the time. DeGrom's next turn through the rotation lines up for Monday against Tampa Bay, and he appears likely to take the mound again barring a setback. |
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| Sep 12 2020 | DeGrom (4-1) allowed one run on three hits and two walks while striking out nine over six innings as he earned the win Friday against the Blue Jays. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom has allowed no more than one earned run in each of his last five starts, but he's only been rewarded with two wins during that time. He had no trouble securing the victory Friday, as the Mets scored 14 runs over the first four innings. The right-hander now carries a career-best 1.67 ERA and 0.87 WHIP through 54 innings this season. His next start should come on the road Thursday against the Phillies. |
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| Sep 6 2020 | DeGrom (3-1) allowed one run on three hits and two walks while striking out 12 over seven innings to earn the win Sunday against the Phillies. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom allowed a season-high four runs during his last trip to the mound, but he was dominant against Philadelphia as his only blemish was a solo home run in the second inning. The Mets' offense also had a dominant performance by providing 14 runs, allowing deGrom to pick up a comfortable win. The righty now has a 1.69 ERA and 70:11 K:BB over 48 innings this year. His next start should come on the road Saturday against the Blue Jays. |
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| Aug 31 2020 | DeGrom (2-1) took the loss Monday against the Marlins, allowing four runs (one earned) on six hits and two walks across six innings pitched. He struck out nine. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was looking like the defending National League Cy Young winner would cruise to 3-0 as he allowed just two hits in five scoreless innings to start the outing. However a solo homer by Garrett Cooper to start the sixth, followed by a fielding error and three more hits, led to a four-run inning for the Marlins. All in all, the right-hander was charged with just one earned run, though he took his first loss of the campaign. DeGrom will look to get back in win column when he takes the hill Sunday against the Phillies. |
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| Aug 26 2020 | DeGrom gave up one run on two hits and two walks while striking out 14 in seven innings in a no-decision versus the Marlins on Wednesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom put the Mets in a good position to win, but reliever Justin Wilson allowed three runs to tie the game. That forced deGrom to settle for his fourth no-decision in six starts. The right-hander has a stellar 1.80 ERA and 0.83 WHIP with a 49:7 K:BB across 35 innings this year. He currently lines up to face the Orioles on Tuesday, but it's possible deGrom works on short rest to start one of Sunday's games in a doubleheader versus the Yankees. |
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| Aug 25 2020 | DeGrom will start Wednesday's game against the Marlins, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He will get an extra day of rest, as he was unable to get on a mound for a side session until Monday due to the team's altered schedule. Seth Lugo will start a bullpen game in Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader while Rick Porcello starts the matinee. The Mets would not confirm that deGrom would not pitch later this week, so we may see him pitch on short rest against the Yankees on Sunday, Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News reports. |
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| Aug 20 2020 | DeGrom allowed just four hits and struck out seven through six shutout innings Wednesday against the Marlins. He did not factor in the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom put himself in good position to pick up his third consecutive win Wednesday after firing six dominant innings but his day was spoiled after the Mets' bullpen squandered another late lead. The reigning NL Cy Young winner owns an impressive 1.93 ERA and 35:5 K:BB through 28 innings pitched. He is scheduled to take the mound again Tuesday in what will be his third consecutive start against the Marlins. |
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| Aug 19 2020 | DeGrom won't have any workload limitations for his start Wednesday in Miami, Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom will be starting for the first time in 10 days after being scratched from his previous start with a stiff neck. He's been able to throw several times in the intervening days, however, so he should be able to pitch deep into the game against the Marlins. |
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| Aug 17 2020 | DeGrom (neck) will pitch Wednesday against the Marlins, Tim Healey of Newsday reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom threw a bullpen session Monday and felt good afterward, so he'll be able to return to the mound after missing just one start. The right-hander was scratched from his scheduled start Friday with neck stiffness, but he's thrown three times since then and hasn't faced any setbacks. It's unclear whether he'll have a workload restriction during his return. |
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| Aug 16 2020 | DeGrom (neck) played catch again Sunday and felt better, Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom was scratched from his scheduled start Friday against the Phillies due to neck stiffness. Whether or not he's able to make his next turn in the rotation Wednesday against the Marlins remains up in the air, but he's at least making progress in that direction. |
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| Aug 15 2020 | DeGrom (neck) played catch from about 90 feet Saturday afternoon, Tim Healey of Newsday reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom is just going through the proper steps with the hopes that he'll be ready to go for his next turn through the rotation, currently scheduled for Wednesday against the Marlins. The 2019 NL Cy Young winner is expected to throw a bullpen session Sunday if his neck is loose enough. |
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| Aug 14 2020 | DeGrom was scratched from Friday's start against the Phillies with neck tightness, Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 32-year-old apparently experienced the tightness following Sunday's start versus the Marlins, and the issue lingered throughout the week. DeGrom plans to throw a bullpen session Sunday or Monday since there's no structural issues, per Anthony DiComo of MLB.com, leaving his status for his next couple turns through the rotation up in the air. Walker Lockett will take the mound Friday in his absence. |
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| Aug 9 2020 | DeGrom (2-0) allowed two runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out six over five innings as he earned the win Sunday against the Marlins. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom was able to limit Miami's run production Sunday despite allowing nine baserunners over his five innings of work. As a result, he put himself in line for the win in the 4-2 contest. However, the right-hander revealed after the game that he felt a minor issue in his finger during the game, Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record reports. He didn't sound too concerned about it, saying that it could be the start of a blister that shouldn't affect him. It's unlikely that he'll miss time due to his lack of concern about the severity, but deGrom's status could be worth monitoring ahead of his scheduled start in Philadelphia on Friday. |
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| Aug 4 2020 | DeGrom (1-0) picked up the win Monday in a 7-2 victory over Atlanta, allowing two runs on five hits and a walk over six innings. He struck out 10. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: For once, the Mets gave their ace plenty of run support, and deGrom didn't let it go to waste. He continues to flash career-best velocity, hitting triple digits on the radar gun five times Monday, in addition to his arsenal of nasty breaking and off-speed pitches. DeGrom will look to extend his quality start streak to three in his next outing, scheduled for Sunday at home against the Marlins. |
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| Jul 30 2020 | DeGrom didn't factor into the decision in Wednesday's loss to the Red Sox, allowing two runs on three hits and a walk over six innings. He struck out four. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: New season, same old story for deGrom, who exited the game with a 3-2 lead but had to watch as the Mets' bullpen squandered it. The right-hander threw 88 pitches (60 strikes) to pick up his first quality start of the year, and he'll try to find some way to get into the win column for a change in his next outing Monday in Atlanta. |
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| Jul 29 2020 | DeGrom is expected to throw between 80 and 100 pitches Wednesday against the Red Sox, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom looked as good as ever Opening Day against Atlanta, striking out eight and allowing just one hit and one walk over five scoreless innings, though he only threw 72 pitches after back soreness derailed his preseason buildup. His pitch count will remain limited Wednesday, though not by very much, and he'll likely be able to handle a full workload by his third start of the year. |
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| Jul 24 2020 | DeGrom fired five scoreless innings in Friday's win against the Braves but didn't factor into the decision. He allowed one hit and one walk while striking out eight. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom's health was a question heading into Opening Day as he dealt with back tightness over the end of camp, but he was in full form Friday. The back-to-back NL Cy Young Award winner threw 72 pitches while only allowing two baserunners, but he was unable to get much run support from the Mets, a problem that's plagued him over the past few seasons. Despite the no-decision Friday, the 32-year-old's 2020 season got off to a good start against Atlanta's potent lineup. DeGrom's next start should come Wednesday against the Red Sox. |
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| Jul 21 2020 | DeGrom (back) felt good after a side session Tuesday and is considered fully ready to go for Friday's Opening Day start against Atlanta, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom has battled back soreness over the past week, causing him to cut an intrasquad appearance short last Tuesday after just one inning. An MRI revealed no significant issues, and he's continued to feel fine following multiple bullpen sessions as well as another simulated game, so there's little reason to doubt his health heading into Friday's contest. Since he threw just 60 pitches in his final simulated game Sunday, deGrom estimated that he would be capped at around 85 pitches in his first start of 2020, per Zach Braziller of the New York Post. |
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| Jul 19 2020 | DeGrom (back) performed well in his sim game Sunday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom has been steadily increasing his workload since leaving Tuesday's intrasquad game with back tightness, and the fact that his sim game went well Sunday signals that he should be on track to serve as the team's Opening Day starter on Friday. It wouldn't be surprising if Sunday served as a final tuneup for the right-hander ahead of the regular season. DeGrom may not be able to quite reach his usual pitch count in the season opener, but his progression signals that he should be able to take the mound Friday. |
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| Jul 17 2020 | DeGrom (back) felt loose following his bullpen session Friday and will throw a simulated game Sunday, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Barring setbacks, it doesn't appear that the back soreness that deGrom has been dealing with in recent days will wind up costing him any starts. He'd been lined up to pitch in an exhibition game against the Yankees on Sunday, but the Mets adjusted their plans slightly. He'll still pitch that day, however, and is expected to throw 50-60 pitches, which lines him up to throw somewhere close to 80 pitches Opening Day against the Braves. |
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| Jul 16 2020 | DeGrom (back) said he feels good and plans to pitch against the Braves on Opening Day, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom exited Tuesday's intrasquad matchup after experiencing back tightness, but an MRI came back clean and he appears on track to start the regular-season opener as scheduled. According to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com, the righty is scheduled to throw a bullpen Friday before facing the Yankees in a scrimmage Sunday. If all goes well, deGrom is hoping to throw 60-65 pitches Sunday before ramping up to around 80-85 pitches in the July 24 season opener. |
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| Jul 15 2020 | DeGrom's MRI on his back Wednesday didn't show anything concerning, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom left Tuesday's intrasquad matchup after one inning since he was experiencing back tightness, but his MRI shows that he appears to have avoided anything too serious. The Mets consider him day-to-day, but he could face some slight limitations even if he's ready to play by Opening Day, which is scheduled for July 24. |
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| Jul 14 2020 | DeGrom exited Tuesday's intrasquad game after one inning due to back tightness, Tim Healey of Newsday reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 32-year-old covered three innings during his previous outing and was expected pitch four-plus innings Tuesday, but he ended up making an abrupt exit after only one frame. The severity of the injury remains unclear, but at best this puts deGrom's availability for Opening Day next week in doubt. The team should provide another update within the next couple days as he's further evaluated. |
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| Jul 6 2020 | DeGrom expects to be ready to throw 100 pitches on Opening Day, Tim Healey of Newsday reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Mets' ace intends to ramp up to 85 pitches in his final outing before the start of the regular season, putting him in striking distance of 100 pitches for his first start of the year. Pitchers will likely be entering this season in widely varying stages of readiness based on how well they were able to stay in shape while play was paused, with many starters unlikely to pitch long enough to earn a win in their first start or two of the year. That doesn't seem like it will apply to deGrom, however, which bodes well for his value heading into the campaign. |
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| Mar 12 2020 | DeGrom allowed one run on one hit over four innings while striking out three in Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Cardinals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: His 2-1 pitch to Matt Carpenter in the fourth inning caught too much of the plate and was blasted over the left-field wall, but otherwise deGrom was untouchable Wednesday. The perennial Cy Young candidate now has a 1.29 ERA, 0.29 WHIP and 5:0 K:BB through seven spring frames as he gears up for Opening Day. |
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| Mar 7 2020 | DeGrom threw 51 pitches in a simulated game Friday and gave up a home run to J.D. Davis on a hanging curveball, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The two-time Cy Young Award winner threw the curve only 2.9 percent of the time last season, but he's hoping to make it a bigger part of his arsenal. "I've been trying to work on the curveball a little bit in between," deGrom said afterward. "It's been good in the 'pen, but for some reason in the game it seems to pop up. I'm trying to have it come out of my hand like a fastball and try to throw one on the plate. That one I just hung." The last thing hitters want to hear is that the right-hander has another weapon at his disposal, but he's been getting by OK without a curveball, posting an ERA under 2.50, a WHIP under 1.00 and a K/9 above 11.0 in both of the last two seasons. |
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| Feb 20 2020 | DeGrom completed his first live batting practice session of the spring Thursday, Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom threw approximately 30 pitches to Michael Conforto and Yoenis Cespedes during the session, inducing several swinging strikes from both hitters, per Thosar. The 31-year-old looks to have picked up right where he left off following back-to-back Cy Young-winning seasons, and he'll have a valid case for being the first pitcher off the board during fantasy drafts this spring. |
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| Nov 13 2019 | DeGrom won the 2019 NL Cy Young Award on Wednesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 31-year-old once again received 29 of 30 first place votes to beat out Hyun-Jin Ryu and Max Scherzer for the award. DeGrom recorded a 2.43 ERA with a 255:44 K:BB over 32 starts in 2019. His 11 wins are the second-lowest total by a Cy Young Award winner behind his total of 10 wins last season, but he proved once again last season how dominant he can be even with inconsistent run support. |
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| Sep 26 2019 | DeGrom (11-8) picked up the win in Wednesday's 10-3 victory over the Marlins, giving up only two hits and a walk over seven scoreless innings while striking out seven. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Once again, deGrom's record belies how well he pitched in a season. The right-hander finishes 2019 with a 2.43 ERA (second in the majors to Hyun-Jin Ryu), 0.97 WHIP (tops in the NL) and 255 strikeouts (also leading the NL), and he was especially strong down the stretch with the Mets trying in vain to reach the postseason, posting a 1.29 ERA, 0.71 WHIP and 41:5 K:BB through 35 innings in September. A second Cy Young Award could be coming his way. |
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| Sep 20 2019 | DeGrom (10-8) notched the win after giving up four hits while striking out nine over seven scoreless innings Friday night against the Reds. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom was lights out Friday night, hurling 70 of 96 pitches for strikes on the way to victory. The reigning Cy Young winner has surrendered just one run over his last three outings, and he's worked seven frames in each of his last seven starts. DeGrom owns a sparkling 2.51 ERA and 0.99 WHIP with 248 punchouts over 197 innings this year. |
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| Sep 14 2019 | DeGrom didn't factor into the decision Saturday against the Dodgers despite striking out eight in seven scoreless innings and allowing just three hits. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom tossed a gem, allowing just four total baserunners (including a hit by pitch). Hyun-Jin Ryu was equally excellent, however, throwing seven scoreless frames of his own, though the Mets would eventually win the contest after both starters had left the game. DeGrom lowered his ERA to 2.61 with the start and will look to whittle it down further Friday in Cincinnati. |
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| Sep 9 2019 | DeGrom (9-8) allowed a run on three hits and a walk over seven innings Monday, striking out 11 batters and earning the win over Arizona. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Aside from a solo shot by Wilmer Flores, deGrom had the Diamondbacks completely dominated Monday. He lowered his ERA to 2.70 and bounced back after allowing four runs in each of his last two starts. The 31-year-old also owns a stellar 231:43 K:BB as he chases down a second straight NL Cy Young victory. DeGrom will face the Dodgers at home on Saturday. |
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| Sep 3 2019 | DeGrom allowed four earned runs on eight hits and three walks while striking out six across seven innings Tuesday against the Nationals. He did not factor into the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DeGrom worked effectively through the seventh frame, as he allowed just two earned runs on six hits. However, he was sent back out in the eighth inning and he surrendered an infield single followed by a two-run home run to sour the outing. Despite allowing four earned runs in consecutive starts, deGrom still owns a strong 2.76 ERA and 1.05 WHIP across 176 innings for the season. He'll look to get back on track in his next start, currently scheduled for Monday against Arizona. |
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| Aug 30 2019 | DeGrom (8-8) took the loss against the Cubs on Thursday, pitching seven innings | and giving up four runs on five hits and no walks while striking out seven. |
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| Aug 23 2019 | DeGrom yielded one run on four hits and a walk while striking out 13 over seven | innings Friday night against the Braves. |
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| Aug 17 2019 | DeGrom (8-7) picked up the win Saturday, allowing one run on three hits and two | walks over seven innings while striking out five in a 4-1 victory over the Royals. |
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| Aug 11 2019 | DeGrom yielded three unearned runs on four hits and a walk over five innings Sunday, | striking out seven batters in the loss to Washington. He did not factor in the decision. |
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| Aug 6 2019 | DeGrom (7-7) allowed two runs on five hits with one walk and eight strikeouts across | seven innings while earning a victory in the first game of a doubleheader against |
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| Jul 31 2019 | DeGrom recorded 11 strikeouts and gave up one run on five hits and two walks through | seven innings in a no-decision against the White Sox on Wednesday. |
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| Jul 25 2019 | DeGrom (6-7) threw seven shutout innings while allowing four hits with one walk and nine strikeouts on his way to a victory against the Padres on Thursday. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 19 2019 | DeGrom fired seven scoreless innings, allowing three hits and three walks while striking out 10, but he did not factor in the decision in Friday's extra-inning loss to the Giants. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 14 2019 | DeGrom (5-7) allowed one run on six hits and three walks over five innings Sunday, striking out six and earning the win over Miami. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 5 2019 | DeGrom didn't factor into the decision Friday, giving up two runs on three hits and three walks over seven innings while striking out 10 in a 7-2 loss to the Phillies. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 28 2019 | DeGrom (4-7) took the loss Friday, giving up three runs on six hits and two walks over six innings while striking out seven as the Mets were downed 6-2 by Atlanta. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 23 2019 | DeGrom gave up two runs on eight hits and no walks while striking out nine through six innings in a no-decision agains the Cubs on Sunday. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 23 2019 | deGrom gave up two runs on eight hits and no walks while striking out nine through six innings in a no-decision agains the Cubs on Sunday. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 18 2019 | DeGrom (4-6) allowed two earned runs on five hits and no walks while striking out 10 across 8.1 innings to earn the win Tuesday against the Braves. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 14 2019 | DeGrom allowed two runs on six hits with eight strikeouts and no walks across seven innings in a no-decision against the Cardinals in a suspended game that finished Friday. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 7 2019 | DeGrom (3-6) took the loss Friday as the Mets fell 5-1 to the Rockies, giving up two runs on six hits and a walk over six innings while striking out 10. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 7 2019 | DeGrom (hip) is starting Friday's game against Colorado, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 2 2019 | DeGrom was pulled from Saturday's start against the Diamondbacks with a hip cramp, Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 1 2019 | DeGrom was removed from Saturday's start against the Diamondbacks with an apparent hip injury, Mike Puma of the New York Post<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 27 2019 | DeGrom threw five innings in a no-decision against the Dodgers on Monday, giving up two earned runs on seven hits, striking out two and walking one in a 9-5 defeat for the Mets. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 22 2019 | DeGrom didn't factor into the decision in Wednesday's 6-1 win over the Nationals, giving up one run on two hits and three walks over six innings while striking out eight. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 17 2019 | DeGrom (3-5) took the loss Friday, surrendering seven runs (six earned) on nine hits over five innings while striking out three as the Mets were downed 8-6 by the Marlins. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 11 2019 | DeGrom (3-4) earned the win against the Marlins on Saturday by allowing only one run on five hits over seven innings. He fanned eight and walked one. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 7 2019 | DeGrom (2-4) took the loss Monday, allowing two runs on four hits and a walk over seven innings while striking out seven as the Mets fell 4-0 to the Padres. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 24 2018 | DeGrom (5-5) allowed three runs (two earned) on five hits and two walks across eight innings while taking the loss Monday against the Padres. He struck out 10. | DeGrom was electric in his first start since July 11, throwing first-pitch strikes to 26 of 31 batters as he was in the strike zone at a 73 percent clip. He allowed a pair of runs following an error in the fifth inning and gave up an unearned run in the sixth, which unfortunately was enough to sink him to his fifth loss. While the lack of victories in dominant performances such as this are likely frustrating to both DeGrom and his fantasy owners, he continues to pitch at an elite level and has impressively gone 17 straight starts with three earned runs or fewer. He'll next get the ball this weekend against the Pirates. |
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| Jul 22 2018 | DeGrom will start Monday's tilt against the Padres following Sunday's rainout, Tim Healey of Newsday reports. | DeGrom was slated to toe the rubber for Sunday's series finale against the Yankees, but he'll be bumped back a day due to inclement weather. He'll catch a break and face a much friendlier Padres lineup, after he was supposed to go up against one of the better teams in the American League. DeGrom is in line for two starts this week, as he'll pitch against San Diego and Pittsburgh. |
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| Jul 11 2018 | DeGrom didn't factor into the decision in Wednesday's 3-0 extra-inning win over the Phillies, allowing five hits and a walk over eight scoreless innings while striking out seven. | The right-hander has now reeled off 11 straight quality starts, but deGrom has only two wins to show for it during that stretch, as the Mets' anemic offense continues to have problems scoring runs for the ace. The team's lone All-Star will take a 1.68 ERA and 149:30 K:BB through 123.1 innings into the break. |
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| Jul 6 2018 | DeGrom didn't factor into the decision in Friday's 5-1 win over the Rays, allowing one run on four hits and a walk over eight innings while striking out eight. | The right-hander threw 73 of 105 pitches for strikes and generated a massive 22 swinging strikes in a dominant performance, but once again the Mets' offense conspired to deny deGrom a win, waiting until the ninth inning to finally put away the Rays. He'll carry a stellar 1.79 ERA into his next outing Wednesday at home against the Phillies. |
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| Jun 30 2018 | DeGrom (5-4) took the loss Saturday, allowing three runs on six hits and a walk over six innings while striking out eight as the Mets dropped a 5-2 decision to the Marlins. | The right-hander cruised through five scoreless innings before running into trouble in the sixth, serving up a two-run homer to Brian Anderson and then watching Wilmer Flores misplay a tapper down the first-base line by JT Riddle that allowed Justin Bour to score and put the Marlins up for good. DeGrom has now delivered nine straight quality starts for the Mets but somehow emerged with only a 2-4 record over that stretch, and he'll carry a 1.84 ERA into his next outing Friday at home against the Rays. |
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| Jun 29 2018 | Manager Mickey Callaway said DeGrom will not pitch Friday due to family issues and instead will take the hill Saturday, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports. | In his place, Corey Oswalt will start Friday's series opener against the Marlins. In addition, Seth Lugo will transition into a bullpen role. Look for deGrom to provide another quality outing versus Miami after holding them scoreless across seven innings of work during a late-May start. |
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| Jun 23 2018 | DeGrom (5-3) allowed three runs on five hits and three walks while striking out six over six innings in a loss to the Dodgers on Saturday. | The three walks matched his season high and the six strikeouts tied for his third-lowest total in a start this season. Afterward, deGrom expressed frustration with how he threw the ball, telling Anthony DiComo of MLB.com that he wasn't able to locate, but even deGrom's off nights are better than most starters' good nights. He will take a 1.69 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 126:27 K:BB into next weekend's outing in Miami. |
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| Jun 18 2018 | DeGrom (5-2) allowed two runs (one earned) on five hits and a walk with seven strikeouts through eight innings Monday in a win over the Rockies. | DeGrom was absolutely nasty, as he induced 24 swinging strikes and 12 groundballs to shut down Colorado at Coors Field. His slider was the money pitch, as it induced nine swinging strikes and seven outs in play on just 34 offerings. He pounded the strike zone too, with 19 first-pitch strikes to 29 hitters, and when he's ahead in the count, deGrom's fastball-slider combination puts hitters in an almost impossible situation. He lowered his ERA to an absurd 1.51 with this effort and will look to keep his brilliant season going strong Saturday against the Dodgers. |
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| Jun 13 2018 | DeGrom (4-2) took the loss against the Braves on Wednesday, allowing one run on seven hits while striking out seven across seven innings. | DeGrom was perfect through three innings before running into some slight trouble in the fourth, allowing a trio of hits that resulted in the Braves taking a 1-0 lead. He quickly righted the ship and fired three scoreless innings before exiting, but it wouldn't be enough as the Mets once again failed to provide the right-hander with any run support. DeGrom remains stuck at four wins -- his last win came May 18 against the Diamondbacks -- despite his pristine 1.55 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 113:23 K:BB through 14 starts (87.1 innings) this season. Up next for the soon-to-be 30-year-old is a road start against the Rockies at hitter-friendly Coors Field. |
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| Jun 8 2018 | DeGrom (4-1) struck out eight and walked two in a loss to the Yankees on Friday, giving up three runs (two earned) on four hits in eight innings. | DeGrom gave up only one unearned run through seven innings but then surrendered a two-run homer to Brett Gardner in the eighth. The home run was the only extra-base hit DeGrom gave up all game, and only the third long ball he's allowed in 80.1 innings this year. The right-hander hasn't been able to secure a lot of wins despite a brilliant 1.57 ERA and 1.01 WHIP, in addition to ranking fourth in the majors with 106 strikeouts. Next up for DeGrom will be a matchup against the Diamondbacks in Arizona. |
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| Jun 3 2018 | DeGrom didn't factor into the decision in Saturday's 7-1 extra-innings loss to the Cubs, allowing one run on seven hits and two walks over seven innings while striking out 13. | The right-hander tied his season high in Ks while dropping his ERA to an NL-low 1.49, but it was all for naught once again as the Mets fell in 14 innings. With a 1.04 WHIP and 98:21 K:BB through 72.1 innings, deGrom is delivering ace-worthy fantasy numbers everywhere but in wins, where his 4-0 record stands in stark contrast to his eight quality starts in 12 outings. He'll next take the mound Saturday at home against the Yankees. |
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| May 28 2018 | DeGrom didn't factor into the decision in the first game of Monday's double-header despite allowing just one run on five hits and three walks while striking out eight across seven innings against the Braves. | DeGrom allowed his only run on a solo home blast to Tyler Flowers in the bottom of the seventh, but he departed the game with a 2-1 lead that the Mets' bullpen would later squander. He certainly pitched well enough to get the win, but even so, he owns a 4-0 record with a stellar 1.52 ERA across 11 starts this season. DeGrom will look for more run support in his next outing, which is likely to come Saturday against the Cubs. |
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| May 24 2018 | DeGrom didn't factor into the decision in Wednesday's 2-1 loss to the Marlins, scattering four hits and two walks over seven scoreless innings while striking out eight. | He also hit a couple of batters, but otherwise deGrom was sharp all night, throwing 70 of 109 pitches for strikes only to see Jeurys Familia blow the save in the ninth inning to deny him his fifth win of the season. The right-hander will take an NL-leading 1.54 ERA into his next outing Monday as part of a doubleheader in Atlanta. |
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| May 19 2018 | deGrom (4-0) struck out 13 and walked none in Friday's win over the Diamondbacks, giving up one run on six hits in seven innings. | deGrom tied his career-high with 13 strikeouts Friday, the third time in his career he's hit the mark. deGrom tallied 10 swinging strikeouts among the total. After exiting his last start with some discomfort through just one inning, he returned to his dominant form and threw 100 pitches (71 for strikes). deGrom has a 69:14 K:BB in 51.1 innings, and is holding opponents to a .207 batting average. The 29-year-old's 1.75 ERA and 12.1 K/9 are both good for fourth in the majors. His next start will be against the Marlins at home. |
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| May 15 2018 | DeGrom will now start Friday against Arizona rather than Saturday, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports. | DeGrom was scheduled to get an extra day of rest but won't need one as he threw just 45 pitches Sunday against the Phillies. Steven Matz will be bumped back from Friday to Saturday to make room for deGrom. The switch has minimal fantasy impact, as deGrom is still facing the same opponent, though he'll avoid a matchup against Patrick Corbin, who has been excellent this season, squaring off against Zack Godley instead. |
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| May 13 2018 | DeGrom (elbow) was activated from the 10-day disabled list prior to his Sunday start against the Phillies, Tim Healey of Newsday reports. | DeGrom ended up missing just one start after suffering a hyperextended right elbow in his May 2 outing against the Braves. He'll slot back into the Mets' rotation and look to build on his superb 1.87 ERA. He can be deployed into fantasy lineups with confidence. |
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| May 13 2018 | DeGrom was removed as a precaution from Sunday's game against the Phillies after just one inning, Matt Ehalt of The Bergen Record reports. | DeGrom took the mound following a one-hour rain delay and immediately issued walks to the first three batters he faced. He was able to work his way out of the jam by retiring the next three hitters, but manager Mickey Callaway opted to remove deGrom after the inning as a precaution with the hurler's pitch count sitting at 45. It doesn't sound like he suffered any sort of setback, so deGrom should be able to make his next start Saturday against the Diamondbacks. |
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| May 11 2018 | DeGrom (elbow) threw a bullpen session Friday and will come off the disabled list to start Sunday's game in Philadelphia, Tim Healey of Newsday reports. | The bullpen session was a success, as was his simulated game earlier in the week, so deGrom's owners will get a start from him Sunday against Aaron Nola and the Phillies. |
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| May 8 2018 | DeGrom (elbow) threw a two-inning simulated game Tuesday and is on track to start Sunday against the Phillies, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | DeGrom's workout was promising, as manager Mickey Callaway said that the righty's condition was better than expected. Barring any setbacks, deGrom is scheduled to return from the disabled list Sunday against Philadelphia. After seven starts (43.1 innings), deGrom owns a 1.87 ERA and 0.99 WHIP. |
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| May 6 2018 | DeGrom (elbow) will no longer start Monday against Cincinnati, and the team is expected to place him on the DL, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | DeGrom had originally planned to pitch through what was diagnosed as a hyperextended left elbow, but the team will instead take a more cautious approach. Nothing has necessarily changed about his outlook, as deGrom is only expected to miss one start during his time on the disabled list. The plan is for deGrom to toss a bullpen session Tuesday, and if all goes well, the right-hander will be cleared to return next Sunday against the Phillies. It's unclear at this time who will start Monday in his stead, though it could be bullpen-heavy with a team day off Thursday. |
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| May 6 2018 | DeGrom (elbow) has been placed on the 10-day DL retroactive to May 3. | DeGrom was originally scheduled to start Monday despite leaving his last start with a hyperextended elbow in his non-throwing arm, but the Mets doubled back and decided to exercise a little more caution with this decision. They'll instead roll with P.J. Conlon on Monday, with deGrom scheduled to make his return when first eligible next Sunday against the Phillies. He'll have to make it through a bullpen session unscathed before that becomes official. |
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| May 5 2018 | DeGrom (elbow) will make his scheduled start Monday against the Reds, Tim Healey of Newsday reports. | DeGrom left Wednesday's game against the Braves with a hyperextended elbow and was initially expected to miss at least four starts. It now appears that he won't miss a single turn in the rotation. He threw a bullpen session Saturday and didn't have any issues, though he won't be allowed to swing a bat Monday. |
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| May 3 2018 | DeGrom's MRI revealed no ligament or structural damage in his arm or elbow and he will play catch Friday in the hopes of making his next scheduled start against the Reds on Monday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | DeGrom was lifted from Wednesday's start with a hyperextended right elbow after throwing four scoreless innings versus the Braves. Fortunately, it appears as though the right-hander received a batch of good news and avoided any serious injury. The Mets released a statement saying that deGrom "will be monitored for soreness and other possible symptoms" so consider him day-to-day ahead of Monday's projected outing. Manager Mickey Callaway further explained that the culprit seemed to be an inflamed muscle that was irritated during deGrom's at-bat in the third inning, according to David Lennon of Newsday. Prior to the Mets' press conference Thursday morning, the New York Daily News reported that deGrom was expected to miss "at least four starts" as a result of the injury. Further details on his status for Monday's start should surface after he plays catch Friday. |
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| May 2 2018 | DeGrom was prematurely lifted from Wednesday's game against the Braves, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | DeGrom had tossed four shutout innings prior to heading into the clubhouse with a trainer, so something appears to be up with the 29-year-old. Consider him day-to-day for now. Paul Sewald enter the game in his place. |
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| May 2 2018 | DeGrom was removed from Wednesday's game against the Braves with a hyperextended right elbow, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | DeGrom exited the game and was seen heading to the locker room with a trainer after tossing four scoreless innings. While the severity of the issue remains unclear, the 29-year-old seems likely to miss some time. According to Tim Britton of The Athletic New York, J.J. Putz missed about five weeks with a hyperextended throwing elbow back in 2008. An extended absence for deGrom would be a tough blow to the Mets and fantasy owners alike, as he's been lights out to start the season, compiling a 2.06 ERA and 48:11 K:BB through his first six starts (39.1 innings). He'll likely undergo further testing in the coming days, after which there should be a clearer idea regarding the severity of the injury and a possible timetable for his return. |
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| Apr 27 2018 | DeGrom (3-0) got the win over the Padres on Friday, scattering five hits and allowing no runs over 7.1 strong innings, striking out eight and walking three in the Mets' 5-1 victory. | It was smooth sailing again for the right-hander, who now has a brilliant 2.06 ERA and a 1.04 WHIP through 39.1 innings. He's in the midst of a particularly dominant streak, as he hasn't given up an earned run over his last 14.1 innings and has an 18:5 K:BB over that time. He'll try to tame a hot-hitting Braves lineup in his next start on Wednesday. |
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| Apr 21 2018 | DeGrom (2-0) had to settle for a no-decision in Saturday's loss to the Braves, giving up four hits and two walks over seven scoreless innings while striking out 10. | He and Julio Teheran traded goose eggs for seven innings, but deGrom appeared to be in line for the win when the Mets struck for three runs in the top of the eighth, only for AJ Ramos and Jeurys Familia to let things unravel. DeGrom now has an elite 40:8 K:BB through 32 innings, and he'll take a 2.53 ERA into his next start Thursday in St. Louis. |
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| Apr 16 2018 | DeGrom gave up three earned runs on six hits over 7.1 innings in a no-decision against the Nationals on Monday, striking out 12 and walking one as the Mets eventually fell 8-6. | DeGrom was dominant in this one and was in prime position to pick up the win before his bullpen let him down in relinquishing a 6-1 eighth-inning lead. Despite the no-decision, it was good to see deGrom put up his first double-digit strikeout effort of the season and he's now got a 3.24 ERA and a solid 1.08 WHIP. He figures to remain a top-end fantasy contributor as long as he stays healthy. |
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| Apr 10 2018 | deGrom allowed four earned runs on seven hits while walking one and striking out six across six innings but didn't factor in the decision in the Mets 8-6 win over the Marlins on Tuesday. | deGrom allowed all four of his runs in the fifth inning with the big blow coming from a two-run home run by Justin Bour. Otherwise, it was business as usual for deGrom as he generated 14 swinging strikes and showed his typical strong command. This final line was disappointing on this occasion but there's no reason to be concerned for the long-term. |
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| Apr 5 2018 | DeGrom picked up the win after allowing two runs (one earned) on four hits and three walks across six innings Thursday against the Nationals. He struck out five. | It was another strong outing from deGrom, who is now 2-0 with a 1.54 ERA and 12:4 K:BB through his first two starts (11.2 innings) of the season. The righty could have easily escaped the outing without conceding a run had the Mets been sharper on defense, as a Jay Bruce error in the first inning and an errant relay throw from Jose Reyes in the third resulted in the only marks against the starter. The only tough spot deGrom found himself in Thursday came in the sixth inning after allowing the Nationals to load the bases with no outs, but he retired the next three batters to get out of the inning unblemished. He'll look to keep things rolling in his next start, which is scheduled for Tuesday against the Marlins. |
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| Mar 31 2018 | DeGrom picked up a win in his season debut Saturday against the Cardinals, striking out seven in 5.2 innings and allowing one earned run on four hits and a walk. | It was a strong debut for deGrom, which should ease any worries that the back stiffness he battled during spring training would carry over into the season. The 29-year-old posted a career-high strikeout rate last season, striking out 28.9 percent of the batters he faced. He carried that over into his first start this year, recording a strikeout rate of 31.8 percent. Owners in quality starts leagues will be disappointed that deGrom was pulled with one out remaining in the sixth inning, though he had thrown 101 pitches already, so the decision was a reasonable one by manager Mickey Callaway. That slight lack of efficiency was the only blot on an otherwise strong debut from one of the better pitchers in the league. |
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| Mar 29 2018 | DeGrom will start the second game of the season for the Mets at home against the Cardinals on Saturday. | A sore back delayed the start of his spring, but deGrom's 12:1 K:BB in 7.2 innings once he was on the mound suggest it's nothing to worry about. The 29-year-old's 2017 season was a bit of a mixed bag -- his 15 wins and 10.7 K/9 were career bests, while his 1.3 HR/9 and 3.53 ERA were career worsts -- but if he can keep a few more balls in the yard, he's capable of putting together a dominant fantasy campaign. |
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| Mar 22 2018 | DeGrom threw 88 pitches in a game against Mets minor leaguers Wednesday, Kristie Ackert of The New York Daily News reports. | The right-hander has seen the last of Grapefruit League action after posting a 12:1 K:BB in only 7.2 innings, but his workload Wednesday indicates he's ready for the regular season to begin. DeGrom will pitch Monday in a scrimmage against the Mets' Triple-A squad before taking the mound for the second game of the year Mar. 31 against the Cardinals. |
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| Mar 17 2018 | DeGrom tossed five scoreless innings in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Orioles, allowing only one hit and striking out eight. | He's only been able to make two starts this spring due to back stiffness, but deGrom's made them count, racking up a 12:1 K:BB through 7.2 innings. The right-hander is coming off his first career 200-inning campaign, as well as career highs in wins and strikeouts, and it looks like he'll be fully healthy and ready to go by Opening Day. |
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| Mar 13 2018 | DeGrom (back) is slated to start the Mets' second game of the regular season, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | There had been some worry that deGrom wouldn't be recovered from his back stiffness in time to be available for Opening Day, and it turns out that technically he won't be. The Mets may have turned to Noah Syndergaard for Opening Day regardless of deGrom's health, though, so this shouldn't be taken as a negative sign for deGrom going into the regular season. It's undoubtedly a positive that the Mets believe deGrom won't have to skip his turn in the rotation. Barring any setbacks, deGrom can be treated as healthy heading into the season. |
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| Mar 11 2018 | DeGrom (back) made his spring debut Sunday, allowing two runs on two hits and a walk over 2.2 innings against the Astros, Matt Ehalt of The Bergen Record reports. | While deGrom was knocked for two runs, after the game he said that his back feels fine that he hasn't dealt with any lingering pain since reporting to camp. During his outing he was able to log four strikeouts and threw a total of 47 pitches, with 28 being strikes. Although it remains unlikely that he'll be the Mets' Opening Day starter, the club doesn't seem to think that he'll be unavailable for an extended period of time when the season begins. Additional information regarding deGrom's availability should surface as he sees more time during New York's remaining Grapefruit League outings. |
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| Mar 8 2018 | DeGrom (back) threw a 37-pitch bullpen session Thursday and said afterward that he felt "wonderful," Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News reports. | With deGrom's bullpen session going according to plan, he'll take the hill Sunday against the Astros in his Grapefruit League debut. The outing will mark the second time he'll have faced hitters this spring; deGrom previously tossed live batting practice to rehabbing teammates Dominic Smith, Juan Lagares and TIm Tebow on Tuesday. According to Matt Ehalt of The Bergen Record, Mets pitching coach Dave Eiland relayed earlier this week that deGrom will need to face hitters on five occasions -- be it in live BP sessions or spring games -- before receiving clearance to make his season debut. That stipulation makes it unlikely deGrom will start Opening Day against the Cardinals, though he should be ready to pitch in one of the final two games of the series March 31 or April 1. |
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| Mar 7 2018 | DeGrom (back) is in line to make his first spring start Sunday, Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News reports. | DeGrom has been battling lower-back stiffness all spring and has yet to make his Grapefruit League debut. If he is able to make his start on Sunday, he could be ready at some point in the first week of the season, though an Opening Day start appears unlikely. The Mets, of course, will have no problem giving Noah Syndergaard the ball on Opening Day. It sounds as though the best case would see deGrom starting the team's second game (on March 31st), while the worst case, barring unexpected setbacks, will see him missing one start and taking his turn in the rotation the second time through. |
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| Mar 6 2018 | DeGrom (back) threw a live batting practice session Tuesday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports. | DeGrom's status for Opening Day remains in question as he works his way back from back stiffness. A live batting practice session represents another milestone for him, and even if he's not ready for Opening Day, he doesn't appear likely to miss much of the regular season. |
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| Mar 4 2018 | DeGrom (back) is scheduled to pitch a simulated game Tuesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | DeGrom pitched a bullpen session rather than a simulated game Sunday, and although he appears to be making progress, it may not be happening as quickly as anticipated. The right-hander was hesitant to say anything definitive when asked about Opening Day, and suggested he'll need to make roughly four starts for that to become a possibility. Nonetheless, pitching coach Dave Eiland wouldn't rule out the idea of deGrom making an Opening Day start. Fortunately for fantasy owners, even if deGrom doesn't get the nod on the opener, it sounds like a return won't be too far off. |
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| Mar 4 2018 | DeGrom (back) threw 30-40 pitches in a bullpen session Sunday, Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News reports. | DeGrom had been hoping to face live hitters, and although Michael Conforto stood in the box, he did not take swings. The next step for deGrom will be a live batting practice, after which a clearer picture of his return date will be painted. |
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| Mar 2 2018 | DeGrom (back) threw a bullpen session Friday, Matt Ehalt of The Bergen Record reports. | DeGrom threw 15-to-20 pitches during a modified bullpen session Wednesday, but Friday's session was more extensive and now it appears the next step will likely be making an appearance in Grapefruit League action. As a result, his plan to be ready by Opening Day remains on track. |
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| Mar 2 2018 | DeGrom (back) may not be ready to pitch Opening Day depending on his level of activity over spring training, Matt Ehalt of The Bergen Record reports. | The Mets want deGrom to make five starts over the duration of the Grapefruit League. However, at this point in time it looks as if he may fall short of the desired mark and only be able to start four games. The next step for deGrom will be pitching a live batting practice session Sunday, so more information regarding his eventual Grapefruit League debut should be available soon. |
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| Feb 28 2018 | DeGrom (back) felt good and had no issues during a modified bullpen session Wednesday, James Wagner of The New York Times reports. He still believes he will be ready for Opening Day. | This was essentially long toss from the rubber, with the righty throwing 15-to-20 pitches. DeGrom says the next step will be a full bullpen session. His optimism for the start of the regular season is due to the fact he feels he only needs to build his pitch count up to 70-75 pitches during spring training, and he feels he still has time to do that. It's worth discounting deGrom ever so slightly in drafts, but this doesn't seem like something that will have a major impact on his early-season availability. |
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| Feb 27 2018 | DeGrom (back) may not be ready to pitch by Opening Day, Matt Ehalt of The Bergen Record reports. | DeGrom has been delayed twice this spring, first being away from the team for the birth of his daughter and subsequently while battling back stiffness. The initial reports regarding his back issue suggested that the issue was minor and that DeGrom would continue his throwing progression as normal. Manager Mickey Callaway now says that his status for Opening Day is uncertain. Future reports should make it clear whether DeGrom is at risk to miss a start or two. This may be a non-issue, but it's worth keeping an eye on. |
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| Feb 27 2018 | DeGrom is battling lower back stiffness but will continue his throwing progression, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | DeGrom's spring was already delayed a few days as he was away from the team for the birth of his daughter. This back issue may delay his first start by a few more days but doesn't seem likely to affect his availability for the start of the regular season. |
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| Feb 25 2018 | DeGrom (personal) returned to Mets camp Saturday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | DeGrom was away from the team for five days so that he could be with his family for the birth of his daughter. Although deGrom returned to camp, he isn't scheduled to pitch in a Grapefruit League game in the near future, as he first needs to increase his level of activity following his brief absence. |
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| Feb 20 2018 | DeGrom left Mets camp Tuesday to be with his wife for the impending birth of the couple's second child, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | The right-hander is expected to rejoin the Mets on Saturday after taking a few days to spend time with family. Given deGrom's importance to the Mets' rotation, it's unlikely that manager Mickey Callaway was planning on using him extensively early in the Grapefruit League schedule, so leaving the team for a brief spell probably won't put the pitcher too far behind the rest of his rotation mates. |
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| Jan 12 2018 | DeGrom agreed to a one-year, $7.4 million deal with the Mets on Friday, avoiding arbitration, Matt Ehalt of The Bergen Record reports. | He gets a significant raise from the $4.05 million he made in his first year of arbitration. The 29-year-old righty eclipsed the 200-inning mark (201.1 innings) for the first time in his career last season. For those who miss out on one of the top four starters, deGrom is an excellent consolation prize with a current NFBC ADP of 34 -- the eighth starting pitcher off the board, on average. |
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| Sep 29 2017 | DeGrom has gastroenteritis and will not make his scheduled start Saturday, James Wagner of The New York Times reports. | Seth Lugo will move up to start Saturday in his place and Noah Syndergaard will start Sunday (limited to 25 pitches), so deGrom's season is over. This is a tough blow for owners who were relying on a final start from deGrom. He finishes the year with career bests in innings (201.1), strikeouts (239), strikeout rate (28.9 percent) and wins (15). While the rest of the Mets' rotation has been ravaged by injuries, deGrom proved to be a true ace, and should be treated as such in 2018 drafts. |
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| Sep 24 2017 | DeGrom (15-10) allowed three runs (two earned) on five hits with no walks across six innings while taking the loss Sunday against the Nationals. He struck out 11. | DeGrom allowed a two-run home run to Trea Turner in the third inning and was saddled with an unearned run following a single and an error in the fifth. That tally was enough to sink the right-hander to his 10th loss despite what was a strong overall performance. DeGrom has been one of the only bright spots for the Mets this season and continues to throw well down the stretch, with a 28:5 K:BB and a 2.37 ERA over his last three starts. His final turn in the rotation for 2017 will come Friday against the Phillies. |
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| Sep 17 2017 | DeGrom (15-9) earned the win after allowing one run on five hits and two walks in seven innings Saturday against the Braves. He struck out seven. | The Braves scored their only run on a Freddie Freeman solo homer in the sixth inning, but otherwise deGrom was stellar. He's now allowed just three runs and racked up 17 strikeouts in 13 innings over his past two starts after struggling in his two starts prior. The 29-year-old deGrom will look to finish his year strong having already set career-highs in wins (15), innings (195.1) and strikeouts (228). He'll take a 3.55 ERA into his next start, which is scheduled for Friday against the Nationals. |
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| Sep 10 2017 | DeGrom gave up two runs on three hits and three walks in six innings while striking out 10 on Sunday, but he didn't factor into the decision as the Mets lost 10-5 to the Reds. | It was the second time in deGrom's last four starts that he punched out 10. Though he has 14 wins on the year, his 3.63 ERA, 10.6 K/9 and 2.7 BB/9 continue to fly under the radar because he plays for the Mets. He's poised to finish another season as a high-end fantasy hurler. |
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| Sep 5 2017 | DeGrom (14-9) was bombarded for nine runs -- six earned -- on 10 hits and a pair of walks over just 3.2 innings in a 9-1 loss to the Phillies on Tuesday. | The Mets' only ace left standing has been having a rough time of it lately, having been tagged for 24 runs (20 of those earned) over 31 innings spanning his last five starts -- four of which have resulted in defeat. This was deGrom's shortest outing of the season, and it certainly came at an inopportune moment for his fantasy owners. He'll start for the second time this week Sunday against the Reds with an eye on redemption. |
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| Aug 31 2017 | DeGrom (14-8) was charged with four runs (three earned) on six hits over six innings in a losing effort against the Reds on Thursday. He struck out five and walked three batters. | It goes down as a quality start, but deGrom wasn't as sharp in this one as he normally is. He issued walks to the likes of Patrick Kivlehan and Stuart Turner and gave up a homer to Scooter Gennett, lifting his August ERA to 3.92. DeGrom had back-to-back sub-3.00 ERA months coming into August and he's still top-10 in the National League in most traditional pitching categories, so he should remain a fixture in fantasy lineups over the season's final month. |
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| Aug 25 2017 | DeGrom (14-7) allowed one run on five hits and one walk while striking out 10 over 7 .2 innings to earn the win Friday against the Nationals. | DeGrom held the National scoreless until allowing a run in the eighth inning, but he left the contest with a two-run lead that the bullpen was able to protect. After allowing five runs in two consecutive starts, he was able to get back on track against his division rivals. It's likely that his poor outings were merely a hiccup, and he should be able to finish the season on a strong note and help fantasy managers down the stretch. He'll make his next start Thursday against the Reds. |
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| Aug 20 2017 | DeGrom allowed five runs on 10 hits with no walks across 6.1 innings to take the loss Sunday against the Marlins. He struck out eight. | DeGrom actually pitched quite well for much of the afternoon, but he put two men on base before Giancarlo Stanton launched a three-run home run with one out in the seventh inning. He went without a walk for the second time in his last three starts while throwing 74 percent of his pitches for strikes, but he missed over the plate with regularity. DeGrom has now allowed 10 earned runs over his last 13.2 innings and will face another tough test Friday against the Nationals. |
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| Aug 15 2017 | DeGrom (13-6) allowed five runs on nine hits and two walks across 7.1 innings while taking the loss Tuesday against the Yankees. He struck out four. | DeGrom spread the damage around in this one, allowing at least one run in four separate innings. Three of those came via the home run in the fourth and sixth innings, with another tacked on by a sacrifice fly just before his removal in the seventh. This bumpy outing for deGrom ended a string of six consecutive starts in which he had allowed three earned runs or fewer. He still owns an impressive 53:10 K:BB over his last seven turns and will look to bonce back Sunday against the Marlins. |
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| Aug 12 2017 | DeGrom (triceps) will make his next scheduled start Tuesday against the Yankees, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | DeGrom was able to throw a side session with no issues Saturday, confirming the stud right-hander won't need to be skipped in the rotation. The 29-year-old, who has compiled an impressive 3.21 ERA and 179 strikeouts in 151 innings this season, will look to keep things rolling against the Mets' crosstown rivals. |
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| Aug 10 2017 | DeGrom exited Thursday's start against the Phillies after being struck on the side by a comebacker, Marc Carig of Newsday reports. | The Mets' ace had been cruising prior to his exit Thursday, fanning nine batters without a single walk over 6.2 scoreless innings. According to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com deGrom was hit by a 99 mile-per-hour line drive off the bat of Philadelphia's Nick Williams. Whether this will affect deGrom's availability for his next start remains to be seen, but there figures to be more updates on his status before the weekend. |
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| Aug 10 2017 | DeGrom was diagnosed with a right triceps contusion Thursday, Matt Ehalt of The Record reports. | It appears that deGrom avoided anything serious after being hit by a comebacker during Thursday's outing, which forced him from the game. Still, the fact that the injury is on his pitching arm puts his status for his next start in question. The Mets figure to have more updates on deGrom in the lead-up to his next outing. |
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| Aug 10 2017 | DeGrom (triceps) expects to make his next scheduled start Tuesday against the Yankees, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | The Mets ace was forced from Thursday's game after being struck on his pitching arm by a hard-hit comebacker. DeGrom was sent for further testing, which revealed only a triceps contusion rather than anything more serious in nature. He finished the night with a win, delivering 6.2 scoreless innings with nine strikeouts on 100 pitches. |
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| Aug 4 2017 | DeGrom (12-5) gave up three runs on five hits and three walks over five innings while striking out eight in Friday's 6-0 loss to the Dodgers. | With Yu Darvish keeping the Mets offense completely in check, deGrom was doomed to a loss when Chris Taylor led off the game with a homer, but the Mets righty still managed to supply a little fantasy value with his strikeouts. He's now fanned at least eight batters in five of his last seven starts, posting a 2.64 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 10.8 K/9 over that stretch. DeGrom will next take the mound Wednesday at home against the Rangers. |
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| Jul 29 2017 | deGrom (12-4) allowed three runs, two of which were earned, on five hits and one walk while striking out 10 over six innings to take the loss Saturday against the Mariners. | deGrom gave up single runs in the second and third innings, and despite a solid outing, a lack of run support cost him a shot at his 13th win. He's allowed just six earned runs over his last four starts to lower his ERA from 3.65 to 3.29, and he continues to be a high-end fantasy option. He'll make his next start Thursday against the Rockies. |
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| Jul 24 2017 | DeGrom (12-3) limited the Padres to two runs on five hits with two walks and eight strikeouts over eight innings in Monday's win. | DeGrom set the tone from the get-go, notching a trio of strikeouts looking in the first inning. The only blemishes in this masterful performance came on a seventh-inning solo homer by Hunter Renfroe and consecutive doubles with two outs in the eighth. DeGrom otherwise pitched like an ace is expected to against the weakest lineup in the league, improving to 8-0 in his past eight starts. He'll look for his ninth consecutive victory Saturday in Seattle. |
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| Jul 19 2017 | DeGrom (11-3) held the Cardinals to a single run over 6.2 innings Wednesday, allowing seven hits and a walk while striking out three in a 7-3 victory. | It's been a rough season for the Mets as a whole, but one shudders to imagine where they might be without deGrom. Back on May 31 and June 6, he got rocked for 15 runs in eight innings, but he's won seven consecutive starts since then, allowing just nine earned runs over 53.1 innings in that span (1.52 ERA) while posting a sparkling 50:10 K:BB. After an unsteady first couple months, he's stabilized things and is back on track to turn in a pretty normal campaign by his standards. DeGrom will next take the ball Monday in San Diego. |
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| Jul 14 2017 | DeGrom (10-3) gave up two runs (one earned) on four hits and a walk while striking out 11 over eight innings in Friday's 14-2 rout of the Rockies. | The Mets handed their ace a 9-1 lead by the end of the fourth inning, allowing deGrom to pound the zone and fire 73 of 104 pitches for strikes while cruising to an easy victory. He's rebounded in spectacular fashion from his struggles in late May and early June, allowing one earned run or less and working at least seven innings in five of his last six starts to lower his ERA to 3.48. He'll try to keep things rolling Wednesday at home against the Cardinals. |
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| Jul 8 2017 | DeGrom (9-3) gave up four runs on eight hits -- including four solo home runs -- over seven innings while striking out five in Friday's win over the Cardinals. | It was far from his best effort, as deGrom gave up back-to-back jacks to lead off the third and fourth innings, but he buckled down after that and got enough run support to pick up the victory. The right-hander is set to kick off the second half for the Mets next Friday at home against the Rockies. |
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| Jul 5 2017 | DeGrom will start Friday against St. Louis after Wednesday's game in Washington was rained out, NJ.com reports. | He's been on a roll lately, and fantasy owners certainly won't mind that deGrom will miss the Nats' powerful offense and instead face the mediocre Cardinals. DeGrom has gone through some trouble spots, but he's stabilized in a major way lately, winning four straight starts while putting up a 0.84 ERA, 0.72 WHIP and 31:8 K:BB over 32 innings in that span. |
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| Jun 30 2017 | DeGrom (8-3) allowed only one run on three hits and a walk while striking out 12 over seven innings in Friday's 2-1 win over the Phillies. | It was vintage deGrom, as he threw 71 of 111 pitches for strikes and won his fourth straight game despite a lack of run support from the Mets while fanning double-digit batters for the sixth time in 16 starts. He'll carry a 3.55 ERA into his next outing Wednesday on the road against the Nationals. |
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| Jun 24 2017 | DeGrom (7-3) allowed just one run on four hits and a walk while striking out seven batters through eight innings during Saturday's win over the Giants. | It's always reassuring when a high-end hurler cruises against a weak opponent, and that's exactly what deGrom accomplished Saturday. There have been a few hiccups along the way, which has his ratios higher -- 3.71 ERA and 1.27 WHIP -- than fantasy owners would like, but he's also sporting a career-high 10.5 K/9 and seven wins. DeGrom is one of the rare set-and-forget starting pitchers and has now allowed just two earned runs through 25 innings over his past three starts. |
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| Jun 18 2017 | DeGrom (6-3) surrendered one unearned run over eight innings in Sunday's win over the Nationals, allowing three hits and two walks with six strikeouts. | DeGrom encountered a bit of bad luck in the first inning, allowing a run after an error and a passed ball put Brian Goodwin in position to score in a sacrifice fly. He settled down to great effect thereafter, allowing just three singles and a pair of walks over the following seven frames. This stellar outing for deGrom came on the heels of a complete game victory over the Cubs earlier in the week -- an excellent way to rebound after he had allowed 15 runs across eight innings in his two previous starts. The right-hander's ERA has been trimmed down to a more tolerable 3.94 for the season and he will look to continue his dominance in a favorable matchup against the Giants on Friday. |
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| Jun 12 2017 | DeGrom (5-3) surrendered one run in a complete game victory Monday against the Cubs, allowing five hits and four walks with six strikeouts. | DeGrom kept the ball down to great effect in this one as he induced a whopping 17 ground ball outs, with his only real mistake on the night coming in the form of a solo home run to Addison Russell in the seventh inning. The four walks were one of his higher totals of the season, but he still threw 69 percent of his pitches for strikes en route to his first complete game since last July. This dominating performance was especially welcome for DeGrom and his fantasy owners since he had allowed 15 earned runs over his previous eight innings, and he will look to carry this momentum into Sunday's matchup with the Nationals. |
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| Jun 6 2017 | DeGrom (4-3) was rocked for eight runs on 10 hits in Tuesday's 10-8 loss to the Rangers. He struck out two and walked one. | The outing pushed the righty's ERA to 4.75 and WHIP to 1.44 -- never-before-seen numbers from a guy whose career-worst ERA was last season's 3.04. DeGrom is having a bizarre season, as his velocity is up and his strikeout rate is easily a career high (although he didn't miss many bats this time around), but his walk rate's risen too and he's been rather prone to the long ball. If there's a silver lining for deGrom, it's his 3.18 xFIP, which suggests he's gotten unlucky in many regards. Still, considering that he's been ripped for 15 runs over eight innings in his last two starts, fantasy owners should approach deGrom with some degree of trepidation heading into Sunday's start in Atlanta. |
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| May 31 2017 | DeGrom (4-2) got blown up to the tune of seven runs on eight hits and five walks over four innings in Wednesday's loss to the Brewers. He struck out six. | This marks the third time in 2017 that deGrom has issued five or more walks in a start -- something he didn't do even once in either of the last two seasons. His massive spike in strikeouts (now 92 in 68 innings) certainly helps compensate for that decline in control, but the results have not been great for the 28-year-old righty, as he's now sitting on a 3.97 ERA and 1.37 WHIP -- both easily career worsts. However, he also holds career highs in BABIP (.338) and HR/FB (18.2 percent), suggesting that deGrom has been the victim of some bad luck. |
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| May 26 2017 | DeGrom (4-1) allowed one run on six hits and one walk while striking out 10 over 8.1 innings to earn the win Friday against the Pirates. | DeGrom had plenty of run support as he coasted to an easy victory. After a string of three mediocre starts, he's been dominant over his last two outings while lowering his ERA to 3.23. He's also been overpowering hitters, as he's fanned 37 batters over his last 27.1 innings, and he's been well worth the price that fantasy owners paid for him on draft day. He'll make his next start Wednesday against the Brewers. |
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| May 25 2017 | DeGrom will slide back to start Friday's game against the Pirates due to the threat of inclement weather Thursday night, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | The Mets are worried that if deGrom starts Thursday night, his start may be abbreviated if a rain delay pops up partway through the contest, so they'll simply slide him back a day to ensure that he'll get a full start. Rafael Montero will move in to start Thursday's bout against the Padres. |
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| May 19 2017 | DeGrom (3-1) threw seven shutout innings in a win against the Angels but dealt with a blister in his final frame, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | The blister was on deGrom's ring finger. It wasn't enough to force him out of the game, as he finished the seventh inning on his 106th pitch, and it didn't sully the brilliance of a start that included nine strikeouts and just four hits allowed. That said, we'll have to watch throughout the week to make sure the blister doesn't linger -- consider deGrom day-to-day for now. |
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| May 15 2017 | DeGrom (2-1) gave up four runs on eight hits and a walk while striking out seven over six-plus innings but came away with a no-decision in Sunday's loss to the Brewers. | He looked sharp in the early innings, but after escaping a bases-loaded jam in the fifth deGrom served up a two-run shot to Keon Broxton in the sixth that opened the floodgates for a huge Milwaukee rally in their eventual 11-9 win. The 28-year-old righty has now allowed at least three runs in five straight starts, and while deGrom's 67:20 K:BB through 48.2 remains excellent his 4.07 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and career-high 1.3 HR/9 aren't what the Mets were hoping for from him. He'll next take the mound Saturday at home against the Angels. |
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| May 9 2017 | DeGrom (2-1) allowed three runs on four hits and three walks while striking out 11 in six innings Monday but came away with a no-decision in a 4-3 win over the Giants. | The 28-year-old righty has now struck out double-digit batters in four of his last five starts, giving him a career-high 12.7 K/9, but deGrom's 4.0 BB/9 and 1.3 HR/9 rates are far short of his usual standards and are fueling a 3.80 ERA and 1.34 WHIP. Given the state of the rest of the Mets rotation, the team really needs deGrom to step up and find his 2015-16 form again. He'll make his next start Sunday in Milwaukee. |
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| May 3 2017 | DeGrom (2-1) gave up five runs on eight hits and five walks with five strikeouts over five innings in Wednesday's 16-5 win over the Braves. | Yes, that's a lot of fives. It's unusual to see him show such poor control, but deGrom labored through this outing, throwing 109 pitches (68 strikes). Although this was easily his worst outing of the year, deGrom's offense picked him up in a big way. It's worth remembering that the stud righty had recorded double-digit whiffs in three straight coming in, and his 49:16 K:BB in 36.2 innings is rather spectacular. Look for a bounce-back effort against the Giants on Monday. |
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| Apr 29 2017 | DeGrom (1-1) gave up three runs on six hits and a walk while striking out 12 over seven innings in Friday's 7-5 win over the Nationals. | It was deGrom's third straight game with double-digit strikeouts, giving him an NL-leading 44 through 31.2 innings, but Friday marked the first time the Mets had provided him with enough run support to get a win as well. The right-hander should be able to keep things rolling in his next start Wednesday in Atlanta. |
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| Apr 22 2017 | deGrom (0-1) allowed three runs on eight hits and six walks while striking out 10 over 5.2 innings to take the loss Saturday against the Nationals after having his start pushed back due to a stiff neck. | Although deGrom had a big strikeout day, he also struggled with bouts of wildness, and he found himself over the 100-pitch mark, and he was unable to complete six innings. This was the first time in four starts that he allowed more than two runs, and he has 32 strikeouts in 24.2 innings on the year, and he remains a fantasy ace when healthy. He'll make his next start Friday against the Nationals. |
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| Apr 22 2017 | DeGrom (neck) has been confirmed as Saturday's starter. | His status was still up in the air after originally having his start pushed back from Friday, though it seems he's good to go for a pivotal home start against the Nationals. The right-hander has posted great numbers thus far (1.89 ERA, 0.84 WHIP) and has not faced Washington since 2015. |
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| Apr 21 2017 | DeGrom is dealing with a stiff neck and will have his next start pushed back to Saturday, Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports reports. | Matt Harvey will move up to fill in for deGrom, matching up against Tanner Roark for Friday's series opener. It appears to be a precautionary move for the Mets at this point and still allows both aces to start in a pivotal three-game set, but it's a situation worth keeping an eye on. DeGrom is off to a great start on the season with a 1.89 ERA and a 22:4 K:BB. |
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| Apr 21 2017 | DeGrom's status for Saturday is still up in the air due to a stiff neck, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports. | Newly-recalled Sean Gilmartin could be in line for a spot start if deGrom is unable to go, though it appears that's more of a last resort at this point. A final decision should come down closer to game time tomorrow. |
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| Apr 16 2017 | DeGrom gave up two runs on four hits and a walk while striking out 13 over seven innings but was left with a no-decision in Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Marlins. | The right-hander gave up back-to-back solo homers to Justin Bour and Marcell Ozuna in the second inning, but otherwise Miami hitters couldn't touch him as deGrom fired 64 of 97 pitches for strikes in a dominant performance. Despite a 1.89 ERA and 22:4 K:BB through three starts, though, the 28-year-old is still looking for his first decision of 2017. He'll next face the Nats at home Friday. |
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| Apr 10 2017 | DeGrom gave up two runs on six hits and a pair of walks while striking out three Phillies in Monday's no-decision. | The righty let the Phillies rally for a pair of first-inning runs, but he shut the door from there on out, and Jay Bruce's second homer of the game (with deGrom already out) ultimately put the Mets over the top. With two quality outings already in his back pocket, deGrom will next take aim at another NL East opponent, the Marlins, on Saturday. |
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| Apr 5 2017 | DeGrom held the Braves scoreless over six innings Wednesday, striking out six while allowing just two hits and a walk, but he didn't receive a decision in an eventual 12-inning loss. | It took deGrom until his age-26 season to break into the big leagues, but he's been nothing short of terrific since then. However, he's coming off the worst of his three MLB campaigns, as his 3.04 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 8.7 K/9 were all career worsts. Of course, if that's the worst of deGrom, his fantasy owners will be thrilled. He's an upper-crust starter, and it's quite possible that we haven't seen his best seasons yet. |
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| Mar 20 2017 | DeGrom gave up four runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out four over 5.1 innings during Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Marlins. | It was his worst outing of the spring so far, but deGrom still held his velocity and increased his pitch count nearly to regular season levels, so all in all it counts as a successful start. The 28-year-old righty now holds a 2.93 ERA and dominant 17:2 K:BB through 15.1 spring innings, and he seems to have put his September elbow surgery firmly behind him. |
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| Mar 10 2017 | DeGrom said he would like to use his changeup more often after having success with it during his Thursday spring training outing, Matt Ehalt of The Record reports. | The right-hander pulled the string on just 11.11 percent of his pitches in 2016, according to Brooks Baseball, instead deploying his slider as his offspeed offering of choice. His recent use of the change, however, may alter his distribution. "I was really pleased with being able to locate all four pitches today," deGrom said. "My last one, I threw a couple change-ups in the dirt and I don't think I threw one for a strike in my first outing. Today, I was able to throw that change-up whenever I wanted wherever I wanted to." His Grapefruit League work has gone smoothly so far (six shutout frames, seven strikeouts and just two hits allowed), which justifiably has cemented his fantasy price as a borderline top-20 starting pitcher in mixed leagues. |
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| Mar 4 2017 | DeGrom (elbow) touched 97 mph in his spring debut Saturday against the Astros, the Newark Star-Ledger reports. | The appearance was deGrom's first since September 1, and his first since having surgery to repair the ulnar nerve in his pitching elbow. The procedure required deGrom to revisit the fundamentals of his mechanics during the winter. In addition to the injury, deGrom believes that his tendency to fly open in his delivery was behind his reduced velocity, which included a 1.5-mph drop in his fastball. In addition to the encouraging radar gun readings Saturday, deGrom struck out three in two scoreless frames. |
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| Feb 5 2017 | DeGrom threw off a mound earlier this week at the Mets' spring training complex without any issues, The NY Post reports. | He had surgery in September on the ulnar nerve in his elbow, and his recovery has gone as well as the Mets could have hoped. "Since I've had the nerve moved, I haven't had any of the pain that was there, so I would call it a success so far,'' deGrom said. "It started with some tingling in my fingers. Then it turned into a sharp pain. I don't know if it's because it was getting aggravated more, but that's what was happening." The 28-year-old has yet to throw 200 innings in a big league season, but assuming his arm holds up, a Cy Young-worthy campaign is entirely possible in 2017. |
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| Jan 13 2017 | DeGrom agreed to a one-year, $4.05 million deal with the Mets on Friday, avoiding arbitration, ESPN's Adam Rubin reports. | The deal includes some performance bonuses that would allow deGrom to top the $4.05 million figure. This was the highest base salary ever for a starting pitcher in his first arbitration-eligible year who did not qualify for the ERA title in the previous season. Of course, deGrom is a pretty special pitcher, and projects to offer SP2-level production in 2017. |
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| Dec 2 2016 | DeGrom (elbow) said Friday that his right arm feels great and he will begin throwing soon, the New York Times' James Wagner reports. | The discomfort that led to his ulnar nerve being operated on in late September is all gone, which is great news for owners considering him heading into 2017 drafts. DeGrom, who is arbitration eligible for the first time this winter, also noted that the Mets have not approached him about a contract extension. |
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| Sep 21 2016 | DeGrom (elbow) underwent successful surgery on his ulnar nerve Wednesday and he is expected to be ready for the start of spring training. | Though this was obviously an unfortunate way for deGrom's season to end, his timetable to return for spring training is a best-case scenario. Given that pitchers undergoing elbow surgery at this point in the year can usually be in jeopardy of missing the beginning of the following season, it's great news that deGrom will be ready when pitchers and catchers report in February. |
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| Sep 20 2016 | DeGrom (elbow) will undergo surgery on his ulnar nerve later this week, thus ending his season, Adam Rubin of ESPN reports. | There was a very slim chance that deGrom could push off the surgery long enough in order to assist the Mets bullpen during the postseason if they made it that far, but the Mets have decided to close the book on his 2016 campaign and get him healthy for next season. The expected recovery time for this procedure is three months, so as long as everything goes as planned, the right-hander should be recovered in time for spring training. |
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| Sep 18 2016 | DeGrom injury is a pinched ulnar nerve in his right elbow, which will require surgery, sidelining him for three months. A determination as to when he will have the operation has not yet been made, as there is the slim chance he may still pitch this season, if the Mets advance far in the playoffs, Newsday reports. | The surgical procedure will remove scar tissue that has developed around the nerve, pinching it, a situation that is somewhat common following Tommy John surgery, which deGrom underwent in October 2010. DeGrom won't injure the arm additionally by pitching, as an MRI showed no damage to the ligament, but the uncertainty and probability of a flare up likely will result in the operation happening sooner rather than later. |
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| Sep 17 2016 | DeGrom (elbow) has been scratched from his scheduled start Sunday and is considered unlikely to return this season, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports. | Gabriel Ynoa has been tabbed for Sunday's start with deGrom still battling issues with the ulnar nerve in his pitching arm. General manager Sandy Alderson said deGrom will likely need surgery, but he said it won't be a significant procedure, so Tommy John seems to be off the table. It's uncertain at this point if deGrom will face any limitations at the start of spring training. |
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| Sep 16 2016 | DeGrom (forearm) will start Sunday against Minnesota, Adam Rubin of ESPN reports. | DeGrom has been sidelined with forearm inflammation all month, an injury that's always scary for starters considering how often we see it eventually lead to Tommy John surgery. He probably won't be able to go terribly deep -- his longest bullpen session this month has been 35 pitches -- but it wasn't clear if he'd be able to return this season at all, so this is great news for the Mets. |
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| Sep 13 2016 | DeGrom (forearm) is being considered to start Sunday's game against the Twins, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | The Mets may need a fifth starter over the weekend after casting Rafael Montero off of the rotation, and deGrom could step in if the Mets deem him ready. There's also speculation that he could piggyback the game with Steven Matz (shoulder), but the whole situation should become clearer as the weekend approaches. |
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| Sep 12 2016 | DeGrom (forearm) threw a 35-pitch bullpen session Monday and could be used in relief by the Mets as early as late this week, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | DeGrom might return to the team's rotation before the end of the year. But the Mets may ease him back to active duty through a handful of relief appearances before he progresses to starting. If deGrom has no setbacks from Monday's effort, he will toss another bullpen session Wednesday and then return to active duty. |
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| Sep 10 2016 | DeGrom (forearm) threw 10 pitches off the mound Saturday and said his arm "felt great," Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News reports. | This was a surprise, albeit brief session for deGrom, who apparently felt great after throwing Friday. The Mets are still taking a wait-and-see approach with deGrom's recovery, but he's progressing fast enough that a return this season seems possible. |
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| Sep 9 2016 | DeGrom (forearm) played catch Friday, James Wagner of the New York Post reports. | The right-hander rejoined the club in Atlanta on Friday and got to work right away, throwing for the first time since early in the month. He has several important hurdles to clear -- namely standard bullpens and probably at least one live session -- but deGrom appears to still have a chance to return at the tail end of the regular season. |
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| Sep 9 2016 | DeGrom (forearm) has rejoined the team in Atlanta and is expected to resume throwing "imminently," Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | Although deGrom remains without a set date to resume his throwing program, it sounds like he will pick up a baseball in the coming days, if not later on Friday. He will presumably start with standard flat-ground catch, then gradually ramp up to bullpen sessions and ultimately live sessions. That won't leave him much of a window to contribute over the remainder of the regular season, but he seems to have a chance to return for at least a start or two during the Mets' wild card push. |
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| Sep 4 2016 | Manager Terry Collins said Sunday that DeGrom's is likely to miss several start with the tightness in his forearm, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | The original hope was that deGrom would only miss his next start but that now appears not to be the case. Rafael Montero is starting for deGrom on Tuesday and could remain in the rotation. That might change if Steven Matz (shoulder) is able to return, allowing Seth Lugo and Robert Gselllman to fill the two open rotation spots. |
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| Sep 2 2016 | DeGrom will likely miss his next schedule start due to forearm soreness, James Wagner of The New York Times reports. | An MRI revealed no structural damage after deGrom felt soreness in his right forearm Thursday night. It is unclear who will replace deGrom in the rotation if he does indeed miss his next start, but Gabriel Ynoa is a likely option. |
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| Sep 2 2016 | DeGrom's elbow was examined Friday and while no structural damage was found, he does have inflammation and will likely not make his next scheduled start, Mike Puma of the NY Post reports. | The good news is that nothing structurally wrong was found but the inflammation may have existed for a while, explaining his three poor starts in a row. No word yet on who will replace deGrom if he does miss the start, though it may be Gabriel Ynoa, who was promoted with the Sept. 1 roster expansion. |
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| Sep 2 2016 | DeGrom's shoulder was examined Friday, and while no structural damage was found, he does have inflammation and he will likely not make his next scheduled start, Mike Puma of the NY Post reports. | The good news is that nothing structurally wrong was found but the inflammation may have existed for a while, explaining his three poor starts in a row. No word yet on who will replace deGrom if he does miss the start, though it may be Gabriel Ynoa, who was promoted with the Sept. 1 roster expansion. |
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| Sep 2 2016 | When asked about deGrom's status Friday, manager Terry Collins would not commit to him making his next scheduled start, Jared Diamond of The Wall Street Journal reports. | DeGrom struggled mightily over his last three starts, and was spotted calling for a trainer after exiting his last start Thursday, which has led to questions about his health. Collins did not provide any details in that regard, but he did provide any optimism either. More details regarding deGrom's status for his next start figures to be released in the coming days. |
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| Sep 1 2016 | DeGrom struggled in Thursday's outing and was examined by the Mets' trainer, ESPN's Adam Rubin reports. However, deGrom claims that he's not injured. "Everything's fine," he said after Thursday's game. "I was frustrated with how I pitched. I didn't feel great out there tonight. I just wanted to talk to Ray [Ramirez]. I'm fine." | DeGrom labored through five innings (102 pitches) Thursday, walking four batters and giving up six hits en route to allowing three earned runs to notch his eighth loss of the season. The righty contends that he's healthy and simply needs to make some mechanical adjustments. Provided that's indeed the case, deGrom will next start Tuesday in Cincinnati. |
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| Sep 1 2016 | DeGrom struggled in Thursday's outing and was examined by the team's trainer, ESPN's Adam Rubin reports. However, deGrom claims that he's not injured. "Everything's fine. I was frustrated with how I pitched. I didn't feel great out there tonight. I just wanted to talk to Ray [Ramirez]. I'm Fine," said deGrom after Thursday's game. | DeGrom labored through 5.0 innings (102 pitches) Thursday, walking four batters and giving up six hits en route to allowing three earned runs to notch his eighth loss of the season. Fortunately, despite meeting with the team trainer, deGrom contends that he's healthy and that he needs to make some mechanical adjustments. Provided that he is healthy, deGrom will be scheduled to start Tuesday in Cincinnati. |
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| Aug 29 2016 | DeGrom will return to the Mets' rotation Friday against the Nationals, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | The Mets opted to skip what would have been deGrom's next start Monday in order to allow him to work on some mechanical issues. Rafael Montero will take the mound in his place against the Marlins on Monday night, with deGrom returning to the rotation Friday, as the Mets begin a three-game set against the Nationals in New York. Friday's originally scheduled starter, Noah Syndergaard, will be pushed back to Saturday. |
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| Aug 26 2016 | Updating a prior post, the Mets will skip deGrom's scheduled start Monday to work on mechanical issues and provide the righty additional rest, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | The Mets' data, through use of the Trackman technology, showed that deGrom is releasing his pitches from a point significantly higher, and more toward the first-base line than he has in the past. As a result, his entire body is "falling off" toward first, flattening his throws and making them more hittable, resulting in 13 runs allowed on 25 hits his last two outings. DeGrom dealt with a similar problem earlier this season before resolving the issue. The Mets hope that similar can occur in the next 10 days with the time off also benefitting deGrom. |
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| Aug 26 2016 | The Mets are leaning towards skipping deGrom's scheduled start Monday, Adam Rubin of ESPN New York reports. | A final decision has yet to be made, but manager Terry Collins remarked that deGrom might be fatigued after he was hit hard for the second straight start Wednesday. That notion is born out by the 1.5 mph drop in fastball velocity coupled with a decrease in spin rate. Seth Lugo on short rest, Sean Gilmartin, Gabriel Ynoa, Logan Verrett and Rafael Montero are the candidates to fill in for deGrom. |
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| Aug 24 2016 | DeGrom (7-7) was ripped for five runs on a dozen hits -- including three homers -- and two walks over 4.2 innings in Wednesday's loss to the Cardinals. | The third-year hurler has been one of the best in baseball as usual this year -- up until his last two starts, that is. In a span of just 9.2 innings against the Giants and Cards, deGrom has allowed 13 runs on an astounding 25 hits, ballooning his ERA and WHIP away from elite status. Unlike other pitchers who have struggled recently, deGrom doesn't seem to be hiding an injury; he's just been throwing balls straight down the pipe lately. The Mets may look to push his next start back a day or skip his turn in the rotation once just to get him a bit of extra rest to get his location right again, so his fantasy owners should look out for news on that front. For now, he's scheduled to start Monday against Miami. |
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| Aug 19 2016 | DeGrom (7-6) was smacked around for eight runs on 13 hits and a walk over five innings in Thursday's road loss to the Giants. | The hit and run totals were both career worsts for deGrom, and this amazingly marks the first time in his three seasons that he's allowed double-digit hits twice in a campaign. This start is about as far out of character for deGrom as it gets -- he allowed one more run Thursday than he'd given up in his prior six outings put together, and that includes a five-run blow-up back on July 23. In fact, this outing and that one together account for more than 30 percent of his earned runs for the season. He'll look to return to more typical form Wednesday against St. Louis. |
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| Aug 13 2016 | Degrom gave up just one run on three hits and one walk while striking out nine, but settled for his second consecutive no-decision in Saturday's extra-inning 3-2 win over the Padres. | After allowing a leadoff walk in the first, the right-hander retired 12 straight batters before allowing another baserunner in the fifth. DeGrom's brilliant performance came undone two innings later when he surrendered a game-tying solo shot to Yangervis Solarte, but was picked up by his offense in the bottom of the inning to put him back out on front. It was all in vain, however, as closer Jeurys Familia blew the save with two outs in the ninth on a home run to Wil Myers. While the Mets would eventually go on to win the game in extra innings, it must be somewhat bittersweet for deGrom, who now has just one win in his last four starts despite allowing only two earned runs and striking out 26 over that same span. |
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| Aug 7 2016 | DeGrom (7-5) gave up just one run on seven hits and two walks over 6,2 innings Sunday, striking out three, but came away with a no-decision in a 3-1 win over the Tigers. | He held Detroit scoreless through six innings before a couple of lucky bounces put runners on base and forced Terry Collins to go to his bullpen, only for Jerry Blevins to allow the tying run to score, which got charged to deGrom. It's his third straight quality start and 15th in 20 outings, but deGrom will try to get back in the win column as well Saturday at home against the Padres. |
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| Aug 2 2016 | DeGrom (7-5) was masterful Tuesday against the Yankees, tossing seven shutout innings, allowing just four hits and a walk while striking out eight and earning the win. | DeGrom has seen little run support from the Mets offense this season, earning just his seventh win Tuesday despite posting a sterling 2.41 ERA over 19 starts. The Mets were able to scrape seven runs off Yankees starter Masahiro Tanaka, even with shiny new bat Jay Bruce going 0-for-4. DeGrom has been fantastic in July outside of his July 23rd start, allowing just three earned runs in five starts excluding that one poor outing. He has an outstanding 117:26 K:BB ratio, and should continue to rack up wins if the Mets offense can put up any meaningful run support behind him. |
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| Jul 28 2016 | DeGrom shut the Rockies out over seven innings Thursday, allowing just five hits and a walk while striking out six, but he received no decision. | The 28-year-old righty left with a 1-0 lead, only to see Mets closer Jeurys Familia blow the save for the second straight night. DeGrom was coming off a rare dud in Miami over the weekend, so it's nice to see him bounce back with another sharp outing. Of course, his fantasy owners expect nothing less, as his ERA's now down to 2.56 thanks to deGrom overcoming the control issues that bugged him for a while early in the season. He'll next pitch in the Subway Series against the Yankees on Tuesday. |
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| Jul 23 2016 | DeGrom (6-5) allowed five runs on 10 hits in 3.2 innings during Saturday's loss to the Marlins. He also struck out five and walked one. | The right-hander inched closer to averaging a strikeout per inning this season, but there's not much else positive to take away from this outing. DeGrom needed 94 pitches to record 11 outs, as he failed to get out of the fourth inning. After giving up just 10 hits in his previous 21 innings, he allowed a season-high 10 on Saturday. The five runs he yielded were also a season-high. DeGrom will look to get back on track Thursday against the Rockies. |
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| Jul 17 2016 | DeGrom was deGrom-inant Sunday, throwing a complete-game one-hitter to earn the win against the Phillies. | DeGrom also allowed one walk while striking out seven and facing just one batter over the minimum. In his last nine starts, deGrom has posted a 1.92 ERA, lowering his ERA to 2.38 on the year after a slow start. DeGrom benefited from the extra rest afforded by the All-Star break and starting the third game after that break, but that doesn't diminish just how dominant he was Sunday. |
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| Jul 13 2016 | DeGrom will start the Mets fourth game after the All-Star break, Monday against the Cubs, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | Bartolo Colon will start Friday and then be followed by Logan Verrett, Steven Matz, deGrom and Noah Syndergaard. The Mets were looking to give Matz, deGrom and Syndergaard some additional rest and accomplish this by starting Colon and Verrett the first two games after the break. DeGrom, after dealing with decreased velocity the first part the season, has regained the MPH on his fastball over the past several weeks. He will look to continue his fine pitching in a tough matchup against Chicago. |
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| Jul 12 2016 | Mets' and All-Star game manager Terry Collins offer a spot in the Midsummer Classic to deGrom, who turned it down saying, "I'm beat," the NY Post reports. | DeGrom dealt with decreased velocity earlier in the season following his heavy workload last year, forcing him to rely on his pitching and mental fortitude to work out of jams. That took a toll on deGrom, who welcomed the All-Star break as a way to recharge and refresh his mind and body. The Mets will try and give deGrom extra rest the second half of the season to keep him fresh for the stretch run. |
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| Jul 6 2016 | deGrom (5-4) allowed two runs on six hits, struck out seven and walked two over seven innings in a victory over the Marlins on Wednesday. | The only two runs he yielded came on Giancarlo Stanton solo homers. deGrom is off to a great start in July, allowing just three runs in 12 innings. He also has 14 strikeouts versus three walks in those two July outings. In his last three starts, deGrom has a 1.35 ERA. Overall, deGrom is 5-4 with a 2.61 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 91 strikeouts in 93 innings. |
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| Jul 1 2016 | DeGrom (4-4) gave up three hits, an earned run and a walk over five innings in Friday's 10-2 victory over the Cubs. He struck out seven. | The 28-year-old ace only surrendered a solo homer to Kris Bryant in terms of runs, and left after only 85 pitches due to the game being mired in a third rain delay for an extended period of time. DeGrom threw 52 of 85 pitches for strikes, and induced 11 swinging strikes overall. He managed to get back in the win column after dropping four straight decisions, and lowered his ERA for the second straight start. He'll try to continue on the right track when he takes on the Marlins next Wednesday. |
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| Jun 19 2016 | DeGrom (3-4) gave up three runs on five hits and a walk over six innings Sunday, striking out six, in a 6-0 loss to the Braves. | Julio Teheran was busy spinning a one-hit shutout opposite him, so deGrom had no chance at coming away a winner despite his quality start. He's actually turned in five straight QS and nine in 12 starts on the season, but a lack of run support has seen him lose four straight decisions after a 3-0 start. He'll look for a little more help from his teammates in a rematch with Teheran and the Braves in Atlanta on Saturday. |
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| Jun 14 2016 | deGrom (3-3) struck out nine and allowed two runs in six hits and a walk over six innings but still took the loss Tuesday against Pittsburgh. | In his past two starts, both against the Pirates, deGrom has 18 strikeouts and allowed just 13 baserunners over 12 innings but still wound up with two losses. He hasn't won since April 30, but it's hard to argue with deGrom's form of late. In his last four starts, he has four quality starts with 35 strikeouts against just six walks. The Mets' depleted lineup is going to make it hard to win until reinforcements arrive, but if he keeps pitching like this, victories are inevitable. |
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| Jun 7 2016 | DeGrom was a tough-luck loser Tuesday versus the Pirates as he allowed three runs while striking out nine and walking not a single batter across six strong innings. | DeGrom allowed just two extra-base hits Tuesday, but each came with a man on base, setting up all of the runs he would ultimately yield. The long-haired righty now has an impressive 2.80 ERA and a solid 1.15 WHIP through 61 innings pitched, but a real lack of run support has seen him lose or earn a no decision in five quality starts thus far. However, he has compiled a 11.88 K/9 rate over his last four starts after posting a relatively low 5.75 mark through his first six, and all signs point to the wins rolling in if he continues to perform at this level. He will have the opportunity to do just that against this same Pirates club at home on Tuesday. |
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| Jun 6 2016 | Because Monday's rainout will be made up in a doubleheader Tuesday, deGrom will get the start in Tuesday's Game 2 rather than being pushed back to Wednesday, Stephen J. Nesbitt of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. | The immediate news out of Pittsburgh suggested that deGrom's start would be moved back to Wednesday; instead, Steven Matz is getting the nod in Game 1 and he'll be followed by deGrom in Game 2. |
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| Jun 6 2016 | DeGrom will start Wednesday due to Monday's rainout, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | DeGrom was originally scheduled to pitch Tuesday, but due to the rainout, he'll be pushed back and will take the hill Wednesday. The 27-year-old lefty will bring a 2.62 ERA and 1.16 WHIP into Wednesday's matchup with the Pirates' Francisco Liriano. |
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| Jun 1 2016 | DeGrom tossed seven impressive frames Wednesday against the White Sox, striking out 10 while allowing just a run on five hits and two walks, but received no decision. | The Mets went on to lose in extra innings despite deGrom letting Chicago get nothing other than a Todd Frazier solo homer. He's now posted consecutive seven-inning, one-run outings, but it's now been a month since deGrom has won a game. The pitcher himself shares the blame for that to some degree, but his offense and bullpen have certainly not been there for him, and it's hard to pin the lack of victories on deGrom when he's still sitting on a sparkling 2.62 ERA. He'll again look for that elusive fourth win Tuesday against Pittsburgh. |
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| May 28 2016 | DeGrom struck out seven and held the Dodgers to a single run on three hits, three walks and ahit batsman over seven innings Friday, but didn't receive a decision in an eventual walk-off win. | He didn't have his best stuff or his best command by any means, but deGrom has shown a remarkable ability to battle through such issues and deliver strong results on the mound anyway. He left with a 5-1 lead, but closer Jeurys Familia gave up four runs in a non-save situation and ultimately left with an undeserved win after Curtis Granderson's walk-off homer. The fact that deGrom has been less than himself this season and still holds a 2.81 ERA speaks volumes about just how good he can be when he's on, and he's just starting to round into midseason form. |
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| May 15 2016 | DeGrom allowed three runs while striking out three and walking three across 6.1 innings Sunday against the Rockies. He did not factor into the decision. | Pitching at Coors Field is a rather daunting task these days, but DeGrom was sharp Sunday, tossing his second straight quality start and keeping his team in the game. DeGrom has a shiny 2.50 ERA through six starts, but his K/9 rate sits at a paltry 5.8, down significantly from his 2015 mark of 9.7. Despite his lack of punchouts, DeGrom has been able to achieve success even with a BABIP that is up 4.5% from last year, indicating that better things could be in store as he heads into a cushy matchup versus the Brewers on Saturday. |
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| May 11 2016 | DeGrom made some progress with his mechanical adjustments, especially after the first inning, allowing two runs in seven innings Tuesday against the Dodgers. | DeGrom's elbow has been below his shoulder and his stride has been too far towards first base, resulting in his arm dragging and pitches coming in flat towards the plate. He allowed two runs in the first but was able to incorporate some of the tweaks as the game wore on. DeGrom went through a similar issue last season and fixed it within a few starts. This season, possibly due to his last start and then family issues, he has been unable to fix it that quickly. However, the video work and side sessions he is conducting under the tutelage of pitching coach Dan Warthen should mean the problems get remediated before too long. |
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| May 5 2016 | DeGrom (3-1) was stuck with his first loss of 2016 after allowing three runs on eight hits in just five innings against the Padres on Thursday. He struck out only two and walked one. | The third-year hurler just didn't have it from the beginning, so manager Terry Collins wasn't shy about hitting for him in the top of the sixth. DeGrom was hit hard all evening, including allowing an RBI single to the opposing pitcher, Colin Rea. Consider this nothing more than a bump in the road for deGrom, who'll have a chance to bounce back Tuesday against the Dodgers. |
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| Apr 30 2016 | DeGrom improved to 3-0, allowing three runs - none earned - on two hits and four walks while striking out five over six innings against the Giants on Saturday, | DeGrom didn't have his best stuff but benefitted from New York six runs early against Matt Cain. His velocity is still mainly in the 93 mph but was able to hit 95 mph on the gun a few times when needed. Despite an uneven month due to his lat injury and issues with his newborn, deGrom still posted a 1.02 ERA. |
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| Apr 24 2016 | DeGrom will take the hill for the Mets to make his second start of the season Sunday against the Braves. | DeGrom's start to 2016 has been delayed by both a back injury and family medical emergency, but he's slated to toe the rubber Sunday against Aaron Blair and the Braves. He'll have to be efficient in this road outing, as the Mets have already announced that DeGrom will be on an 85-pitch limit. This limits his upside in daily formats, although he now appears safe to deploy in season-long leagues. |
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| Apr 22 2016 | DeGrom (lat) will be on an 85-pitch limit for Sunday's outing against the Braves, Matt Ehalt of The Record reports. | Sunday marks deGrom's first start since being placed on the paternity list. Although deGrom has been able to stay active and throw a sim game during his down time, a pre-existing lat injury from before his placement on the paternity list will keep him to a max of 85 pitches Sunday. He figures to have the pitch count lifted after Sunday provided that he gets through the outing without incident, but his upside will be limited for at least that start. |
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| Apr 19 2016 | DeGrom (back) will rejoin the Mets and start Sunday's game against the Braves, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. | 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. |
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| Apr 19 2016 | DeGrom (back) threw 71 pitches in a simulated game Tuesday, Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News reports. | 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. |
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| Apr 17 2016 | 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. | 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. |
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| Apr 16 2016 | DeGrom (back) was placed on the family medical emergency list Saturday, Adam Rubin of ESPN New York reports. | 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. |
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| Apr 15 2016 | DeGrom (back) is now considered unlikely to start Tuesday against the Phillies, ESPN.com reports. | 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. |
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| Apr 15 2016 | 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. | 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. |
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| Apr 14 2016 | deGrom (back) will remain in Florida to throw a bullpen session Friday, Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News reports. | 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. |
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| Apr 14 2016 | 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. | 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. |
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| Apr 13 2016 | DeGrom (back) will rejoin the Mets on Friday in Cleveland, MLB.com's Anthony DiComo reports. | 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. |
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| Apr 11 2016 | deGrom (back) will be away from the team for the birth of his baby, but manager Terry Collins said that there are no immediate plans to place him on the paternity list, Adam Rubin of ESPN.com reports. | This doesn't change deGrom's outlook, as he already is expected to miss a start this week due to some lat tightness. Logan Verrett will slot into his spot in the rotation until deGrom's returns and his lat tightness ceases. |
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| Apr 10 2016 | DeGrom's lat tightness has improved but not sufficiently enough for him to make his next scheduled start Wednesday against the Marlins, Adam Rubin of ESPN New York reports. | DeGrom will be replaced by Logan Verrett in the rotation but there are no plans now for deGrom to be placed on the disabled list. If the tightness doesn't dissipate during the week, a stint of the disabled list may be in order. |
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| Apr 9 2016 | DeGrom (lat tightness) did not play catch Saturday as expected, but is instead scheduled to throw a bullpen session Sunday, which should determine his availability for his next scheduled start Wednesday against the Marlins, MLB.com's Anthony DiComo reports. | The fact that a bullpen session is on tap is encouraging, but it sounds like he wanted another day to try to get right, which suggests there may be some lingering discomfort. There are wide-ranging outcomes for deGrom's availability going forward, as he's not out of the woods yet. Make sure to check on his status following Sunday's session. |
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| Apr 9 2016 | DeGrom will not undergo an MRI on his back, Laura Albanese of Newsday reports. | DeGrom was experiencing soreness and stiffness Friday, but manager Terry Collins emphasized that the team was simply exercising caution in removing him from the game. The fact that he'll avoid an MRI is certainly a positive sign, though if the discomfort persists, the Mets could be forced to skip deGrom's next turn in the rotation Wednesday. |
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| Apr 8 2016 | deGrom allowed just one run on five hits, he did not walk a hitter, and struck out six over six innings of a 7-2 win against Philadelphia on Friday afternoon. | His velocity was down a couple of ticks, and he left the game after tossing just 76 pitches (53 for strikes), but overall it was a solid performance. He attributed both the decrease in velocity and a slightly tight lat on the exceptionally cold weather (windy and 47 degrees), and believes he should be fine for his next start. It doesn't sound like a serious problem, but he should be monitored over the next few days. |
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| Apr 8 2016 | DeGrom, who left Friday's start with right lat tightness, said he does not expect to get an MRI on Saturday, as he left the game as a precaution, The Record's Matt Ehalt reports. | He said he was planning on going out for the seventh inning, but decided to play it safe. Manager Terry Collins said after the game that deGrom was pretty stiff, and added that the injury was in a different location than the back soreness that cost him some time in spring training. DeGrom said he plans to toss a baseball before Saturday's game to gauge if the tightness has dissipated. The Mets lost Steven Matz for two months last season with a lat strain, so there's a chance it turns out to be something more serious. For now, he plans to remain with the Mets until he gets the labor call from his wife. An issue that got buried by deGrom's exit was that his fastball was down to 92-93 mph in Friday's start (he typically sits at 95 mph), but he blamed that on the cold weather and said he would be throwing at his normal speed sometime soon. His start Wednesday against the Marlins is in jeopardy, so owners will need to monitor his status closely over the coming days. |
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| Apr 8 2016 | DeGrom left Friday's start after 76 pitches due to right lat tightness, The New York Post's Mike Puma reports. | DeGrom dealt with some back tightness during spring training, and the issue flared up again Friday during his start, although the Mets say his removal was simply precautionary. He managed to hold the Phillies to one run on five hits across 6.0 innings while striking out six batters, but there were reports during the outing that his velocity was down to 93 mph on his fastball, which is low by his standards. There's no indication at this point that deGrom's next start is in jeopardy, but the Mets figure to release more information on his status following Friday's game. |
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| Apr 5 2016 | deGrom (personal) is expected to make his season debut Friday against the Phillies, ESPN New York's Adam Rubin reports. | deGrom is in a bit of a holding pattern at the moment as he and his wife await the birth of their child. The expectation is that he'll be able to make his season debut for the Mets' home opener against the Phillies. According to Rubin, if deGrom is not available Friday, Steven Matz or Bartolo Colon would likely fill in as a spot starter. |
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| Apr 3 2016 | DeGrom remains in Kansas City with the team, but is awaiting the birth of his child, Adam Rubin of ESPN New York reports. | DeGrom isn't scheduled to pitch on the current road trip, so the possibility of a multi-day paternity leave absence will not affect his current status. He's scheduled to make his first start of the season at home against the Phillies on Friday. |
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| Mar 22 2016 | DeGrom threw four scoreless innings Monday but his fastball, usually in the mid-90s, was only in the 91-to-93 mph range, the NY Post reports. | DeGrom was able to get swings and misses with good life and movement on his pitches as well as get out of sticky situations but the main topic after the outing was the lack of velocity on his fastball. It may just be that the time off due to the groin and back issues have him slightly behind where he normally is. The bigger concern is that his heavy workload last year has taken away a few ticks on the heater. For now, this is just a point of note but one that everyone will be keeping an eye as the spring wears on and into the regular season. |
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| Mar 20 2016 | DeGrom is likely to will start the Mets' third game of the season, the team's home opener, Friday, April 8 against the Phillies, the NY Daily News reports. | DeGrom was to start the Mets' second game of the season, April 5 against the Royals. But with his wife Stacey due to give birth to the couple's first child that day, Noah Syndergaard will make the start instead. As long as all goes well with the birth, DeGrom should start the third game of the season. |
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| Mar 17 2016 | DeGrom (back) will start Thursday's spring game, Adam Rubin of ESPN reports. | DeGrom had his start pushed back from Monday due to a stiff back, but he was still able to throw a bullpen session, apparently without incident. He allowed one run and struck out three batters over three innings in his first Grapefruit League appearance. |
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| Mar 14 2016 | DeGrom (back) experienced no issues while throwing a bullpen session Monday and should make his next appearance Thursday or Friday, Matt Ehalt of The Record reports. | DeGrom was scratched from his scheduled spring outing Monday due to soreness in his back, but he was still able to get back on the mound, and experienced "no issues" during his session. Don't expect this week's delay to put much of a damper on his preparation for the regular season. |
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| Mar 14 2016 | DeGrom was scratched from his start Monday due to a stiff back blamed on a soft mattress but was able to throw a bullpen session and is expected to be fine for his next start, Adam Rubin of ESPN New York reports. | The Mets didn't want deGrom to make the two and a half hour bus ride to Lakeland to face the Tigers, which is why he was scratched. As he was able to throw a 20 minute, 40 pitch bullpen session without incident, the belief is that this is a one-time incident and he should be fine moving forward. However, given his increased work load last year, any mild ailments may raise a yellow flag. |
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| Mar 9 2016 | DeGrom (leg) threw three innings Wednesday against the Yankees in Grapefruit League play, and should be considered healthy moving forward. | He allowed five hits and one earned run while issuing zero walks and striking out two. DeGrom threw 46 pitches and his fastball ranged from 91-93 mph, so he is not quite at mid-season form. Look for him to build up his innings and velocity in future spring starts, and his status for the start of the season is not in jeopardy. |
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| Feb 24 2016 | DeGrom (leg) returned to the rubber Wednesday, tossing a bullpen session without issue, Adam Rubin of ESPN New York reports. | The right-hander remained on schedule Wednesday by taking the mound. There's no reason to believe the setback was anything more than minor at this point, but prospective owners may want to keep an eye out until the 27-year-old proves his health by pitching in a spring training game. |
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| Feb 24 2016 | DeGrom (leg) returned to the rubber Monday, tossing a bullpen session without issue, Adam Rubin of ESPN New York reports. | One of multiple stud Mets arms, deGrom remained on schedule Wednesday by taking the mound. There's no reason to believe the setback was anything more than minor at this point, but prospective owners may want to keep an eye out for either confirmation that he's 100 percent healthy or the 27-year-old's ability to pitch in a spring training game. So far though, it seems precautionary remains an accurate description of the reasoning behind deGrom's small steps backwards. |
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| Feb 23 2016 | DeGrom, who skipped Monday's bullpen session due to a sore leg/groin, threw on flat ground Tuesday and is expected to throw from a mound Wednesday, ESPN New York reports. | The "injury" was originally deemed as a mild setback and deGrom's ability to throw on flat ground Tuesday and be scheduled to toss off a mound Wednesday seems to confirm this. |
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| Feb 22 2016 | DeGrom skipped Monday's bullpen session due to a sore leg/groin, but he is expected to throw from a mound Wednesday, Adam Rubin of ESPN.com reports. | DeGrom's setback does not seem serious, as he was able to throw on flat ground Monday, and the Mets were likely just taking the cautious route early this spring. As long as he is able to get back on the bump Wednesday as expected, deGrom, who may have gotten injured when he slipped running a few days ago, should be able to quickly put the injury in the past. |
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| Feb 16 2016 | DeGrom and his wife are expecting their first child the first week of April, which could impact the team's rotation early in the season, the NY Post reports. | The Mets have three off days the first week of the season, which could allow deGrom to be easily skipped without impacting the rotation. This is unlikely to have a major impact but worth keeping in mind early in the season when setting your lineup. |
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| Jan 18 2016 | Manager Terry Collins said Monday that he doesn't anticipate any innings limit restrictions for deGrom in 2016. | DeGrom threw 191 innings during the regular season and 25 more in the post-season, a jump from 178.2 in 2014. He wore down a bit late in the season but was brilliant the first two rounds of the playoffs before struggling in Game 2 of the World Series. DeGrom should open 2016 as the Mets' number-one starter. |
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| Oct 24 2015 | deGrom will start Game 2 of the World Series in Kansas City on Wednesday, Adam Rubin of ESPN New York reports. | The Mets will trot out Matt Harvey in Game 1, followed by deGrom, Noah Syndergaard, and Steven Matz. If the series goes the distance, deGrom will also take the mound in Game 6, as manager Terry Collins intends to use a strict four-man rotation. In three starts (all wins) this postseason, deGrom has given up four runs on 15 hits and five walks, while punching out 27 in 20 innings. |
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| Oct 23 2015 | Manager Terry Collins believes deGrom is fatigued, and is therefore considering starting Matt Harvey in Game 1 of the World Series, MLB.com's Anthony DiComo reports. | The Mets have not yet announced the official rotation for the World Series, but as strange as it sounds, Harvey might actually be the starter who lines up to potentially pitch three times for New York. While he may not start Game 1, Collins confirmed that deGrom would get the ball in Game 2 at the latest. The fact that he is fatigued should not be a surprise or a concern heading into 2016, as he has still been downright filthy in the postseason despite logging 211 innings so far, which tops his previous career high of 178.1 in 2014. |
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| Oct 11 2015 | DeGrom would receive the start in Game 5 against the Dodgers should it be required, Marc Carig of Newsday reports. | DeGrom pitched a nearly flawless first playoff outing for the Mets, tossing seven scoreless innings with 13 strikeouts, and could be rewarded with another NLDS start because of it. If that's the case, he would potentially be matched up with either Clayton Kershaw or Zack Greinke. |
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| Oct 10 2015 | DeGrom tossed seven scoreless innings against the Dodgers on Friday to earn a victory in Game 1 of the NLDS. He allowed five hits and a walk while striking out 13. | The right-hander had a little something extra on the big stage, with 73 of his 75 fastballs thrown clocking in above his regular-season average of 94.9 mph. He induced 24 swings-and-misses, outdueling Clayton Kershaw, who also turned in a double-digit strikeout performance. After the game, manager Terry Collins told ESPN New York that deGrom probably "went too far" to be an option to start Game 4 on short rest. |
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| Oct 4 2015 | DeGrom will start Game 1 of the Mets' divisional series against the Dodgers, ESPN New York reports. | Noah Syndergaard will start Game 2 in Los Angeles, followed by Matt Harvey in Game 3 when the series shifts to Citi Field. DeGrom is getting a final tuneup Sunday and will be on regular rest for the series opener. |
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| Sep 22 2015 | DeGrom's next start will be Sunday against the Reds, Adam Rubin of ESPN reports. | Degrom's scheduled spot in the rotation - Tuesday - is being filled by Logan Verrett. So in essence, deGrom misses a full turn, as he won't pitch until Sunday. That lines him up to start against Washington, October 2-4 at Citi Field, if necessary. |
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| Sep 20 2015 | Degrom's upcoming Tuesday start will be delayed, rather than skipped entirely, Adam Rubin of ESPN reports. | Degrom is simply being rested Tuesday during his scheduled start as Logan Verrett takes the mound in his place. While deGrom's next stint on the mound is still unannounced, it seems likely to take place sometime before the weekend since he's not entirely being skipped over in the rotation. |
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| Sep 19 2015 | DeGrom will be skipped in the rotation Tuesday with Logan Verrett getting the nod in his place, ESPN New York reports. | DeGrom has a 6.41 ERA and .330 opponent batting average over his past five starts. The Mets believe that fatigue has resulted in a change in his release point, resulting in a loss in his normal pinpoint control, as his pitches have drifted up in the strike zone. The hope is that by skipping a start, it will relieve the fatigue and allow deGrom to close the season out strong. |
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| Sep 15 2015 | DeGrom got clobbered for six runs on 10 hits with zero walks and five strikeouts over five innings Tuesday against the Marlins. | It would have been tough to predict this outcome, as deGrom had a 1.63 ERA in 23 career starts at home and a 1.80 ERA against Miami prior to Tuesday's dud. There has been no talk of deGrom being skipped or shut down, but he could be feeling the effects of throwing a career-high 181 innings this season. He will make his next start Monday at home against the Braves, which should be as good a matchup as any for deGrom to get back on track. |
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| Sep 9 2015 | DeGrom (13-7) struck out nine while allowing two runs on five hits and two walks in seven innings in a win over the Nationals on Wednesday. | He and Stephen Strasburg dueled it out in this one, but it ended up being deGrom who emerged victorious -- his first win in four starts. The outstanding second-year hurler is now just 16 strikeouts away from hitting 200 for the first time in his career. We suspect it won't be his last. |
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| Sep 4 2015 | DeGrom turned in a quality start, albeit not to his normal standards, allowing three runs on nine hits, he did not walk a batter and struck out four over six innings. He came away with a no-decision in the Mets loss to the Msrlins in 11 innings Friday night. | He hasn't been quite as sharp lately, and the Mets are trying hard to keep his (and their other young starters) innings in check. In mid-August, his ERA was a microscopic 1.98 and it has now drifted up to 2.40 - still certainly solid, and most of that rise came in a rough start against the Phillies on August 25. |
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| Aug 30 2015 | DeGrom was the hard-luck loser Saturday, allowing two runs on four hits and two walks over six innings while striking out 10. | He rebounded as well as you could expect from his previous outing, but deGrom simply got out-dueled by Boston's Joe Kelly. He'll hope for some better run support in his next start Friday in Miami. |
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| Aug 25 2015 | DeGrom surrendered a career-high seven runs in just 2.2 innings Monday against the Phillies. | Citizens Bank Park didn't treat deGrom well, as he allowed a pair of three-home runs Monday. This rare blip of an outing resulted in his ERA jumping from 1.98 to 2.29 for the year. Prior to this start, DeGrom had allowed just seven runs in his prior 48.2 innings. |
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| Aug 12 2015 | DeGrom (11-6) rolled through seven shutout innings against Colorado on Wednesday, striking out 10 while giving up two hits and four walks in a 3-0 win. | At some point, we'll surely run out of superlatives for deGrom, who secured his hold on second place in the National League ERA race by cutting his mark to 2.03. The four walks are quite unusual -- he'd walked a total of four in his last five starts put together -- but the overall dominance is not. After getting touched up for a couple long balls in his last outing, deGrom was much more careful with the Rockies' big bats, and his continual process of making adjustments has been a huge contributor to his success. Of course, throwing 97 with movement doesn't hurt either. |
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| Aug 7 2015 | DeGrom allowed two runs on six hits, he did not walk a batter, and struck out seven over 6.1 innings of a no-decision against the Rays on Friday night. | That's three consecutive no-decisions for deGrom who has posted quality starts in 13 of his last 14 outings, including all three of these no-decisions. He has a solid 10-6 record, but with an even more impressive 2.13 ERA, it could be quite a bit better with more run support. The Mets had a tough time solving Jake Odorizzi in this game, but their offense has shown signs of life lately so better things may be ahead for deGrom. |
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| Aug 2 2015 | DeGrom had to settle for a no-decision despite a quality start Saturday, allowing two runs on six hits and a walk over six innings while striking out seven. | He now has quality starts in 12 of his last 13 outings, as deGrom continues to demonstrate that he's at worst the co-ace of the Mets' staff. He'll take a 2.09 ERA and 0.89 WHIP into his next start Friday in Tampa Bay. |
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| Jul 26 2015 | DeGrom outdueled Zack Greinke, limiting the Dodgers to two hits and two walks while striking out eight in 7.2 scoreless innings Sunday. | DeGrom was in line for the win before Jeurys Familia blew the save. With the fine outing, deGrom lowered his ERA to 2.05 for the season, as he continues to build on last year's Rookie of the Year campaign. |
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| Jul 8 2015 | DeGrom closed out his first half of the season with a dominant performance, throwing eight shutout innings against the Giants on Wednesday. He allowed just two hits and no walks with 10 strikeouts in 99 pitches. | DeGrom's overall numbers reflect just how dominant he has been. So far, he has a 2.14 ERA, 2.63 FIP, 3.04 xFIP, 1.66 BB/9 and an 8.87 K/9. DeGrom might get the nod from manager Bruce Bochy to start the All-Star Game for the National League. |
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| Jul 2 2015 | DeGrom (8-6) wasn't at his sharpest Thursday afternoon, as he lasted just 5.1 innings against the Cubs, giving up four runs (three earned) on seven hits and two walks while striking out just two. | Considering deGrom entered this game averaging barely short of a strikeout per inning, it was quite the atypical performance for the second-year hurler. The Cubs have been one of the few team to give him trouble this year, as deGrom gave up four runs in five innings against them back on May 11. In between those two games, he lasted at least six innings while allowing two or fewer earned runs in eight consecutive outings. He's a great bet to bounce right back to his typically elite level his next time out, Wednesday against the Giants in San Francisco. |
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| Jun 25 2015 | DeGrom (8-5) tossed eight dominating innings Thursday in a 2-0 win over Milwaukee, giving up just four hits while striking out seven. | The Mets came in with a seven-game losing streak, and deGrom played the role of stopper, evening the team's record at .500. Outside of his two bad starts at Yankee Stadium and Wrigley Field early in the year, deGrom has been nearly untouchable -- he's given up two or fewer earned runs in 11 of his 14 starts. He's been going deep into games, too -- the second-year hurler has pitched at least seven innings in seven straight outings. He'll look to make it eight in a rematch with the Cubs on Wednesday. |
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| Jun 19 2015 | deGrom was a hard-luck loser Friday night, allowing two runs on four hits, walking one and striking out three over 7.1 innings of a 2-1 loss to the Braves. | deGrom (7-5, 2.34 ERA) was dominant over seven shutout innings, but after allowing a double and an infield single he departed with one out in the eighth. Sean Gilmartin then gave up a two-run double to Jace Peterson, and turned deGrom's sparkling outing into a 2-1 loss. deGrom is a huge part of the Mets' rotation that has propelled them to the top of the NL East, but bridging the innings from the starter to closer Jeurys Familia has been a problem area all season and could continue to cost their rotation arms valuable wins. |
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| Jun 13 2015 | DeGrom took a tough no-decision Saturday, allowing just one run on five hits and a walk over seven innings and striking out nine. | A Freddie Freeman solo shot in the first inning was the only blemish on his line, but the Mets' bullpen sabotaged deGrom's chance at a win. He continues to demonstrate that 2014 was no fluke, reeling off six straight quality starts and boasting a 2.33 ERA and stellar 90:17 K:BB ratio in 85 innings. His next turn will come on Friday in a road rematch with Atlanta. |
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| Jun 8 2015 | deGrom earned his seventh win of the season Sunday against the Diamondbacks, allowing three runs (two earned) with 10 strikeouts in seven innings of work. | The 26-year-old ran into a bit of trouble in the first, when Arizona scored a pair of runs following a Mets error, but he was able to bounce back and limit the damage the rest of the way. deGrom has now thrown five straight quality starts, winning four games during that stretch, and will next pitch Saturday against the Braves. |
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| Jun 1 2015 | DeGrom (6-4) struck out eight while giving up just two hits over eight scoreless frames Monday in a 7-0 rout of the Padres. | He had it going in this one, opening with five perfect innings before giving up a clean single to Clint Barmes leading off the sixth. DeGrom has really turned on the heat over his last four starts, giving up just three total runs while striking out 34 batters and walking just one in 29.1 innings. Even better, he hasn't given up a single extra-base hit in that span. The Diamondbacks will try to solve him Sunday in Arizona as the Mets continue their West Coast swing. |
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| May 21 2015 | DeGrom (5-4) was nearly perfect over eight innings Thursday against the Cardinals, giving up only a first-inning single while striking out 11. | Matt Carpenter singled with one out in the first, and then deGrom retired the next 23 batters he faced in order. This is the kind of spectacular outing we came to expect from deGrom after last season's breakout, but it was his first double-digit-strikeout effort so far this year. We suspect it won't be his last. DeGrom has reportedly been dealing with hip and shoulder soreness, which manager Terry Collins said after the game was the reason he didn't come out for the ninth, but it doesn't seem that those ailments are particularly serious, considering he was allowed to throw 104 pitches Thursday. |
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| May 11 2015 | deGrom gave up two home runs Monday to the Cubs and only lasted five innings, earning his fourth loss of the year and giving up four earned runs. | deGrom was coming off his best start of the season May 6 against the Orioles when he only gave up one run in seven innings. Monday's outing bumped his ERA up to 3.46 and was the second start this season when he allowed multiple home runs. His next start is scheduled to be Saturday against the Brewers. |
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| May 8 2015 | DeGrom's next start will come Monday against the Cubs, Jared Diamond of the Wall Street Journal reports. | Bartolo Colon and deGrom will move up to Sunday and Monday, respectively, with Dillon Gee (groin) landing on the 15-day DL. DeGrom struck out a season-high nine batters while holding Baltimore to one run on six hits over seven innings Wednesday. |
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| May 6 2015 | DeGrom evened his record at 3-3 with seven strong innings Wednesday against Baltimore, striking out nine while allowing just a run on six hits and a walk. | We knew deGrom was better than the guy who had allowed 11 runs in 10.1 innings over his last two starts, and he proved it with an impressive bounce-back performance. His strikeout rate had been lagging in the early going, so it's good to see deGrom miss plenty of bats in this one, albeit against a strikeout-prone Orioles team. He'll look to keep it going against the Cubs next week. |
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| May 1 2015 | DeGrom (2-3) allowed five runs (three earned) on five hits and two walks Thursday against Washington. He struck out four in the loss. | Well, deGrom started the year with three sparkling outings, looking like he was poised to build on his rookie campaign, but he's taken two big steps back over his last two starts, both times failing to complete six innings and allowing a total of 11 runs (nine earned) in that span. However, the 26-year-old is a good bet to get things together moving forward; if his fantasy owners are panicking prematurely, it could be a good time to swoop in with a trade offer. |
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| Apr 24 2015 | deGrom allowed six runs on eight hits, walking two and striking out two over five innings of a 6-1 loss to the Yankees Friday night. | In an uncharacteristic rough outing, deGrom was touched up for three home runs - two of them by Mark Teixeira - and saw his record drop to 2-2 on the young season despite a solid 2.96 ERA. He hasn't flashed the dominance he brought last season, but has generally avoided serious damage, and will look to settle in as the year progresses. |
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| Apr 13 2015 | DeGrom allowed no runs on seven hits while walking one and striking out three over 6.1 innings to get his first win of the year in the Mets' 2-0 win over the Phillies on Monday. | DeGrom wasn't dominant but was good enough to beat a light-hitting Philly team. He left the game with two-on and one out in the sixth and was bailed out when Carlos Torres stranded both runners. |
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| Apr 9 2015 | DeGrom pitched well in his first start of the year Wednesday against Washington, giving up just two runs over six innings, but was stuck with a 2-1 loss. He allowed six hits and two walks while fanning six. | A first-inning two-run homer ended up being the only runs the Nats scored on the day, but the Mets weren't able to provide much offensive support. Nonetheless, deGrom looked good out there, and he projects to be one of the finer starting options in fantasy in his sophomore campaign. |
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| Apr 6 2015 | DeGrom won't exceed 100 pitches early in the season, ESPN New York reports. | The Mets are treating deGrom and Matt Harvey with caution to begin the year. DeGrom is because he is still young while Harvey is returning from Tommy John surgery. Look for the team to ease off on the reins a month or so into the year. |
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| Mar 29 2015 | DeGrom allowed one run on four hits and two walks while striking out four in seven innings Saturday. | DeGrom needed just 81 pitches to go seven. He has shown no signs of slippage this spring after a Rookie of the Year campaign last year, going 3-0 with a 2.45 ERA and 21:4 K:BB ratio in 22 innings. DeGrom will start the second game of the regular season against the Nationals on April 8. |
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| Mar 22 2015 | DeGrom will make his first start of season the second game of the season, April 8 against the Nationals, ESPN New York reports. | Bartolo Colon will start Opening Day followed by deGrom and then Matt Harvey. Due to this rotation configuration, deGrom will get the home opener against the Phillies. |
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| Mar 17 2015 | DeGrom allowed just a lead off single while throwing five shutout innings Tuesday against the Marlins. | DeGrom retired the next 14 hitters, striking out six, in his dominant effort. There is some thought that deGrom may get the Opening Day nod, but that has yet to be determined. Regardless, he will be heavily counted on by the Mets, especially in light of the season-ending injury to Zack Wheeler (torn UCL). |
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| Mar 7 2015 | DeGrom allowed one run on two hits while throwing three innings in his first start of the spring Saturday. | DeGrom, the 2014 National League Rookie of the Year, was allowed to go three innings since he only had thrown 19 pitches the first two frames. He ended up throwing 27 pitches, 22 for strikes and would have escaped his outing unscathed had John Mayberry Jr. not dropped the throw on a possible 4-6-3 double-play that would have ended the third inning. |
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| Nov 10 2014 | DeGrom was voted the National League Rookie of the Year on Monday, receiving 26 of 30 first place votes. | DeGrom easily outpointed Billy Hamilton to become the fifth Met to win the award. |
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| Sep 23 2014 | Manager Terry Collins confirmed Tuesday that DeGrom will be shut down for the rest of the season, Adam Rubin of ESPN New York reports. | The NL Rookie of the Year candidate has thrown 178.2 innings between the minors and majors this season, so the non-contending Mets will shut him down as a preventative measure. He'll finish the season 9-6 with a 2.63 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 144 strikeouts in 140.1 MLB innings. |
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| Sep 21 2014 | DeGrom tossed six strong innings, surrendering two runs (one earned) on three hits and three walks while racking up 10 strikeouts in Sunday's victory over the Braves. | DeGrom's phenomenal rookie campaign continued Sunday afternoon against the Braves, as the 26-year-old righty recorded his ninth win of the season. DeGrom has been especially impressive over his last five outings, sporting a 1.06 ERA and 0.85 WHIP while racking up 43 punchouts across 34 innings. He will likely have one more opportunity to make his case for NL Rookie of the Year honors when the Astros visit Citi Field next weekend. |
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| Sep 15 2014 | DeGrom did not record a decision Monday against the Marlins, as he allowed three runs on six hits and one walk to go along with 13 strikeouts in seven innings. | DeGrom retired the first eight batters of the game via strikeout to tie a major league record. He has 28 strikeouts over his last 21 innings and continues to excel for the Mets. |
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| Sep 9 2014 | DeGrom allowed just three hits and struck out nine in eight shutout innings to pick up the win in the Mets' 2-0 victory over the Rockies on Tuesday. | DeGrom was strong throughout, hitting 97 on the gun in the eighth inning. With New York watching pitch counts for their young pitchers the final month of the season, manager Terry Collins did not allow deGrom to try for a compete game. DeGrom is now 8-6 with a 2.62 ERA and is getting strong Rookie of the Year consideration, |
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| Sep 3 2014 | DeGrom was quality Wednesday, hurling six innings of one-run ball against the Marlins with six strikeouts. | He permitted just six hits and two walks on the evening and left the game in line for the win, but the bullpen failed to hold the lead. DeGrom has turned in two straight quality starts after scuffling in his return from the disabled list. He carries a 2.87 ERA and 1.21 WHIP into his next start Tuesday against the Rockies. |
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| Aug 29 2014 | It was another strong performance as deGrom allowed one run (unearned) on four hits, walking two and striking out five over seven innings of a 4-1 win against the Phillies on Friday night. | He tossed 103 pitches (70 for strikes) and stifled the Philadelphia offense in yet another sterling performance. deGrom (7-6, 2.94 ERA) has been a bright spot in a lackluster Mets' season and he will try to build on that when he faces the Marlins in South Florida next time out. |
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| Aug 23 2014 | DeGrom (shoulder tendinitis) allowed five runs on five hits and two walks while striking out seven in six innings in his return off the disabled list Saturday against the Dodgers. | DeGrom returned after missing just the minimum 15 days and did not look inhibited by the shoulder on the hill. The big blow was a three-run home run by Adrian Gonzalez, who took a high, outside fastball over the wall in right center field in the fifth inning. DeGrom should be go to go for his next start, which is slated for Friday against the Phillies. |
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| Aug 19 2014 | DeGrom (shoulder) will be activated from the DL to start Saturday's game in Los Angeles, the Wall Street Journal's Jared Diamond reports. | He threw all his pitches in Tuesday's session and will be ready to rejoin the rotation Saturday after missing several starts with a shoulder ailment. DeGrom has been dropped in an alarming amount of leagues, and his 2.87 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 94 strikeouts in 100.1 innings with the Mets this season make him an ideal pickup for the stretch run. |
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| Aug 19 2014 | DeGrom (shoulder) threw all of his pitches in Tuesday's session, and could be ready to go by Saturday or Sunday, Newsday's Marc Carig reports. | All of deGrom's progression since landing on the 15-day DL has been positive, and he's been dropped in a surprising number of leagues, so now is the time to scoop him up in anticipation of a return to the Mets' rotation this weekend. |
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| Aug 17 2014 | DeGrom (shoulder) threw a successful 20-pitch bullpen session Sunday, Adam Rubin of ESPN New York reports. | DeGrom threw only fastballs in this session, but is expected to add breaking pitches in another session that will occur mid-week. The right-hander said that his progress is "very encouraging," and if all goes well, he should return to the rotation this weekend. At the moment, the mostly likely day for his next start would be Saturday against the Dodgers. |
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| Aug 17 2014 | DeGrom (shoulder) is set to throw a Sunday bullpen session, and could return to the mound for the Mets next weekend against the Dodgers, Adam Rubin of ESPN New York reports. | DeGrom threw off flat ground Saturday, and will continue to progress quickly with his rehab program. The Mets head to Los Angeles Friday to begin a three-game series with the Dodgers, and this seems to be DeGrom's tentative target return date. |
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| Aug 16 2014 | DeGrom (shoulder) could throw off a mound as soon as Sunday, Adam Rubin of ESPNNewYork.com reports. | DeGrom threw off flat ground Saturday for the first time since landing on the DL, but Rubin seems to think the Mets will be aggressive in advancing him through his throwing program. If the right-hander is cleared to throw a bullpen session Sunday, it would bode well for his chances of returning when first eligible or shortly thereafter. |
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| Aug 15 2014 | DeGrom (shoulder) will resume throwing Saturday, Matt Ehalt of the Bergen Record reports. | With deGrom's shoulder shown to be structurally sound in an MRI, the Mets will allow the right-hander to resume a throwing program just five days after he hit the DL. The team figures to take a cautious approach with deGrom, and it's a long shot to think he could be ready to return next Friday when first eligible, but it looks like he'll be available for at least the final month of the season. |
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| Aug 14 2014 | DeGrom is still unsure when he'll resume throwing but suggested he could be cleared to do so as soon as Friday, Newsday's Marc Carig reports. | While playing catch in the days following his Aug. 7 outing, deGrom experienced shoulder soreness and the team quickly ordered an MRI to gauge the extent of the issue. The exam cleared deGrom of any structural damage but did show tendinitis in his rotator cuff, leading to his placement on the 15-day DL. Even if he does resume throwing Friday, it may be a long shot to think deGrom could return Aug. 22 when first eligible, but it sounds like he at least has a chance to make it back before September. |
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| Aug 12 2014 | DeGrom (shoulder) does not have a timetable to resume throwing, but reportedly felt better Tuesday after a few days of rest, according to Marc Carig of Newsday. | Most likely, he won't return until the Mets have the luxury of utilizing expanded rosters in September, and that is hardly a guarantee at this point since he's in the early stages of his recovery from rotator cuff tendinitis. |
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| Aug 11 2014 | DeGrom was placed on the 15-day disabled list Monday after an MRI showed rotator cuff tendinitis in his pitching shoulder, ESPN New York's Adam Rubin reports. | The news is probably the best that could have been hoped for by the Mets and deGrom, as it means that his shoulder is structurally sound. He will need to rest, but deGrom could be back shortly after the 15 days are up, but more likely, he comes back when the rosters expand in September, |
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| Aug 10 2014 | DeGrom was scratched from his Tuesday start due to shoulder soreness and will return to New York to be examined and an MRI on Monday, ESPN New York's Adam Rubin reports. | Mets' assistant GM John Ricco broke the news Sunday morning on deGrom, who said he felt the discomfort after his outing Thursday. It's too early to speculate as to how long deGrom will be out, but the words "shoulder soreness" for a pitcher are never a good thing, though deGrom doesn't believe it's anything serious. If deGrom misses just the one outing, Carlos Torres will fill in. If it's multiple starts, Noah Syndergaard or Rafael Montero could get the call to fill in. |
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| Aug 7 2014 | DeGrom allowed three runs on seven hits and a walk through six innings Thursday against the Nationals. He struck out four and didn't receive a decision in the eventual extra-inning loss. | Two-thirds of the damage against DeGrom came on a two-run homer off the bat of Ian Desmond -- the first home run in more than two months allowed by the 26-year-old rookie. The last homer he'd given up was a two-run jack by Cubs pitcher Travis Wood back on June 5, and he's allowed just six homers in 16 starts for the Mets this year. He's still won five straight decisions, and will look to make it six on Tuesday in a rematch with Washington. |
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| Aug 4 2014 | DeGrom was named NL Rookie of the Month for July. | DeGrom went 4-1 with a 1.39 ERA in his five starts for the month to earn the honor. He allowed just five earned runs with a 38:7 K:BB ratio in 32.1 innings over those five starts, upping his season numbers to 6-5 with a 2.77 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 90:32 K:BB in 94.1 innings pitched. The only downside is that deGrom has just 52.1 innings to go before he reaches the 185-inning cap the Mets have established for him this season. |
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| Aug 3 2014 | DeGrom pitched a no-hitter into the seventh inning and earned the victory after allowing two earned runs in 7.1 innings against the Giants on Saturday. | DeGrom also had seven strikeouts while allowing only four hits and one walk. For the season, the rookie has a 2.77 ERA, a 1.22 WHIP and a 90:32 K:BB ratio. |
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| Jul 28 2014 | DeGrom has 59.2 innings to go before he reaches the 185-inning cap the Mets established for him earlier in the season, ESPN New York's Adam Rubin reports. | Mets general manager Sandy Alderson said the team has no plans to slow deGrom down yet, even though it's unlikely he could make the 11 or so starts left on the schedule without going over the innings cap. Alderson said the team will either shut him down once he reaches the innings cap, or strategically skip a few of his turns in the rotation down the stretch, but for now, that won't happen. Either way, owners should be aware that deGrom won't allowed to pitch a typical starter's workload down the stretch, despite his fantastic 2.79 ERA in 14 starts with the Mets this season. |
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| Jul 27 2014 | DeGrom was dominant again Sunday, tossing 6.1 scoreless innings, allowing four hits and two walks with four strikeouts, to beat Milwaukee 2-0. | DeGrom is 4-0 in his last four starts with a minuscule 0.66 ERA and 30 strikeouts in 27.1 innings. He has become the ace of the Mets this season despite being a rookie and a somewhat unheralded one at that. |
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| Jul 23 2014 | DeGrom allowed just one run on five hits and a walk while striking out seven in seven innings to pick up the victory in the a Mets' 3-1 win over the Mariners on Tuesday. | This was the third straight start DeGrom went seven innings and allowed one run or fewer. He has won all three starts, lowering his ERA to 3.01 and WHIP to 1.29. DeGrom has averaged a shade over six innings in his 13 starts and for the year has thrown 119 innings. Last year, he tossed 125 innings, so there still is the possibly that the Mets will skip deGrom a start or two or shut him down early to keep him in the 165-175 inning range for the year. |
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