deGrom, a two-time Cy Young winner, will make his season debut Tuesday against the Washington Nationals. When the right-hander throws his first pitch it will end a 391-day stretch since his last major-league start. A stress reaction in deGrom's scapula has sidelined him this season. But on Sunday, Mets manager Buck Showalter confirmed that the four-time All-Star is … [Read more...] about Jacob deGrom to make season debut for Mets vs Nationals
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Good vibes continue for Chris Bassitt, Mets with new contract
Bassitt and the Mets agree to terms on an $8.8 million contract, avoiding arbitration and keeping the good vibes where they need to be. The deal is worth $8.65 million for this season and includes a mutual $19 million option for 2023. That includes a $150,000 buyout, bringing the total guarantee to $8.8 million, writes Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Both sides came to … [Read more...] about Good vibes continue for Chris Bassitt, Mets with new contract
Max Scherzer expected to miss six-eight weeks due to oblique strain
It's not the news Mets fans were looking for on Scherzer. He joins co-ace Jacob deGrom and right-hander Tylor Megill on the injured list. Scherzer's MRI results revealed a “moderate to high grade internal oblique strain” , the team announced Thursday. The three-time Cy Young winner sustained the injury last night when throwing a slider to Albert Pujols. After the game, … [Read more...] about Max Scherzer expected to miss six-eight weeks due to oblique strain
Mets’ Jacob deGrom progressing, no timetable for return
deGrom has yet to pitch this season and is on the mend from a stress reaction in his right scapula. The ace right-hander underwent his latest follow-up MRI yesterday, the team announced. The Mets issued the following statement in the wake of this latest test: “He underwent follow-up imaging yesterday that revealed continued healing in the scapula. He will … [Read more...] about Mets’ Jacob deGrom progressing, no timetable for return
Mets shift Jacob deGrom to 60-day IL, sign pitcher off waivers
deGrom, the two-time Cy Young Award winner, continues to rehab from a stress reaction on his right shoulder blade. DeGrom has not pitched this season and has been expected to be sidelined at least until June. By shifting the right-hander from the 10-day IL, the NL East-leading Mets made room on their 40-man roster for lefty Locke St. John, who was waived by the Chicago … [Read more...] about Mets shift Jacob deGrom to 60-day IL, sign pitcher off waivers
