MAY 25, 2022•STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
New York Mets Ace Jacob deGrom's Rehab IntensifyingNew York Mets ace Jacob deGrom’s rehab is intensifying.
Jacob deGrom - Nearing mound workDeGrom (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.
ImpactThe 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.
MAY 25, 2022•ROTOWIRE
David Peterson Stepping up in New York Mets' Injury Riddled Starting RotationWith Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer on the shelf for the foreseeable future, the New York Mets will need all the help they can get from their...
MAY 25, 2022•STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Joey Bart - Heads to bench TuesdayBart is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Mets, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.
ImpactBart started the past two games and will take a seat after going 1-for-5 with three strikeouts. Mike Papierski will start behind the plate Tuesday, forming a battery with Logan Webb.
MAY 25, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Wilmer Flores - Not in Tuesday's lineupFlores is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mets, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.
ImpactFlores started the past six games and will take a seat Tuesday after posting a .661 OPS during that stretch. Tommy La Stella will bat leadoff as the designated hitter while Thairo Estrada starts at the keystone.
MAY 25, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Evan Longoria - Sitting with shoulder issueLongoria is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mets after jamming his left shoulder on an attempted dive Monday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
ImpactLongoria may be available off the bench, which indicates the injury isn't a serious concern. The 36-year-old could also be held out of the lineup for Wednesday's series finale if the Giants want to express additional caution, as it would allow the veteran an extra two days to recover with a scheduled day off to follow Thursday.
MAY 24, 2022•ROTOWIRE
New York Mets Shortstop Francisco Lindor Sets Major MilestoneNew York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor sets major milestone.
MAY 24, 2022•STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
