JACOB DEGROM NEWS

Battling inflammation, avoids IL 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.

Impact 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.

MAY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

LEADING OFF: DeGrom down for bit, Soto eases back with Nats

The Mets will see how ace Jacob deGrom fares this week after being scratched from his start at St. Louis when he had trouble getting loose during a pregame stretch

MAY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mets scratch deGrom because of tightness on right side

New York Mets ace Jacob deGrom was scratched from Tuesday night’s scheduled start against St. Louis because he was having trouble getting loose as he started to stretch ahead of hi...

MAY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Awaiting MRI results DeGrom underwent an MRI on his tight right side Tuesday, the results of which have yet to be released, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports.

Impact DeGrom was scratched from his scheduled start Tuesday against the Cardinals due to the injury, with the Mets electing to go with Miguel Castro to kick off a bullpen game instead. Reports indicate that the Mets believe he won't have to miss more than one start, but a clearer timeline should be available once the test results are made public.

MAY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched with side tightness DeGrom was scratched from his scheduled start Tuesday against the Cardinals due to side tightness, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.

Impact The Mets insisted that deGrom was fine when they pushed his start back from Monday to Tuesday, indicating that they simply wanted to give him an extra day to rest. It now looks as though the decision may have been injury-related, though it's possible the side issue didn't show up until Tuesday. Per Jeff Passan of ESPN.com, deGrom is only expected to miss one start. Miguel Castro will be the team's first pitcher in what looks like a bullpen game Tuesday.

MAY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Oviedo expected to start as Cardinals host the Mets

The Mets will start Jacob deGrom on Tuesday while the Cardinals are expected to counter with Johan Oviedo

MAY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LEADING OFF: Minor league opening day, Dodgers' May needs TJ

From the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp to the Tri-City Dust Devils, minor league teams are set to host opening day across the country following more than a year of uncertainty and empt...

MAY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wainwright, Cards win 5th in row; Mets fire hitting coaches

Adam Wainwright came off the COVID-19 injured list and hung tough, St. Louis got a lights-out performance from its bullpen and the Cardinals beat the New York Mets 6-5 for their fi...

MAY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LEADING OFF: Minor league opening day, Dodgers' May needs TJ

From the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp to the Tri-City Dust Devils, minor league teams are set to host opening day across the country following more than a year of uncertainty and empt...

MAY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Getting extra day DeGrom will get an extra day of rest and will start Tuesday against the Cardinals, Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record reports.

Impact 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.

MAY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Season of the Slump: Baseball keeps swinging and missing

Baseball is swinging and missing

MAY 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Phils top Mets 2-1 in bench-clearing, trash-talking opener

Chase Anderson swung and missed at a passed ball on a third strike that let two runs score, and he tossed five solid innings to lead the Phillies to a 2-1 win over the Mets

MAY 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Red Sox ‘were up to the challenge’ against Jacob deGrom, joke they ‘might be No. 1 ranked team in the nation’ The Red Sox battled against deGrom, forcing him out of the game after six innings.

APRIL 29, 2021 • MASSLIVE.COM

Here’s why Nick Pivetta believes he’s just as good as Jacob deGrom Nick Pivetta dueled the best pitcher in baseball and won. Here's what he had to say.

APRIL 29, 2021 • BOSTON.COM

Nick Pivetta went into Wednesday’s start thinking ‘I’m just as good as Jacob deGrom,’ then beat him Pivetta allowed one run in five scoreless innings as the Red Sox won, 1-0.

APRIL 29, 2021 • MASSLIVE.COM

Allows one run in hard-luck loss 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.

Impact 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.

APRIL 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Vázquez helps Red Sox beat deGrom, slumping Mets 1-0

Christian Vázquez hit an early RBI double, producing the only run required for the Boston Red Sox to beat Jacob deGrom and the punchless New York Mets 1-0

APRIL 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nick Pivetta, Red Sox bullpen outduel ace Jacob deGrom and Mets for 1-0 victory - The Boston Globe Doubles by Xander Bogaerts and Christian Vázquez in the second inning gave the Red Sox the only run they needed.

APRIL 29, 2021 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

DeGrom holds Red Sox to one run on 'off night' Jacob deGrom wasn’t as his best on Wednesday night. Boy, did he struggle. It’s just that struggling for deGrom is allowing one run in six in...

APRIL 29, 2021 • NEWSDAY.COM

Red Sox lineup: Alex Verdugo returns with Jacob deGrom (0.31 ERA, 50 Ks) on the mound for Mets The Red Sox will try to depart Citi Field with a two-game sweep of the Mets.

APRIL 28, 2021 • MASSLIVE.COM

Red Sox lineup: Alex Verdugo starts for matchup against Mets ace Jacob deGrom The Red Sox have their work cut out for them on Wednesday night in New York.

APRIL 28, 2021 • BOSTONHERALD.COM

LEADING OFF: Rookies Weathers, Widener meet, deGrom vs Bosox

In a matchup of promising rookies, Padres lefty Ryan Weathers starts against Arizona righty Taylor Widener in Phoenix

APRIL 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pivetta scheduled to start for Red Sox at Mets

The Red Sox will start Nick Pivetta on Wednesday and the Mets are expected to counter with Jacob deGrom

APRIL 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Every 5 days, deGrom is 'a must-watch guy' David Cone, now a terrific broadcaster for the Yankees on the YES Network, was one of the best pitchers of his time. He went 20-3 in 1988 fo...

APRIL 28, 2021 • MLB.COM

Richards strikes out 10, pitches Red Sox past Mets 2-1

Garrett Richards finally found the strike zone and punched out 10, Bobby Dalbec hit his first homer of the season and the Boston Red Sox beat the New York Mets 2-1

APRIL 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS