Right-hander Jacob deGrom threw 71 pitches in a simulated game at the Mets complex in Port St. Lucie on Tuesday afternoon. He is scheduled to make his next start on Sunday against the Atlanta Braves at Turner Field. Matt Harvey and Steven Matz will pitch the first two games of the weekend series. Original Report – April 18 Happy news on the Jacob deGrom front, as the Mets right-hander and...
Read MoreYesterday, Mets right fielder Curtis Granderson visited PS 133, the William A. Butler School, and 224 3rd- and 4th-grade students to help kick off the New Balance SparkStart Fitness Challenge, a program that will challenge over a thousand children in six cities across the country to participate in recess activities and games and track their physical activity over a six-week period. Granderson...
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The New York Mets have activated RHP Rafael Montero from the Taxi Squad and will option infielder Eric Campbell to Triple-A Las Vegas. Logan Verrett will still start the 1:10 PM game on Wednesday, while Jacob deGrom continues to recover from his lat muscle issue. Looks like he will avoid the DL. Original Report The New York Mets have called up right-hander Rafael Montero from Triple-A Las Vegas,...
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New York Mets right-hander Zack Wheeler is due to undergo a minor surgical procedure to remove an undissolved stitch from last year’s Tommy John surgery, according to a report by ESPN.com. “The operation is not considered serious, and Wheeler may resume his normal pitching rehab within two weeks, after allowing the wound to heal.” The report also adds that Wheeler was examined...
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Jacob deGrom is still slated to start tomorrow’s Mets home opener at Citi Field. He still plans to drop everything and leave to be with his wife Stacey to witness the birth of their first child, but until that call comes, he plans to pitch against the Phillies. “After a good season last year, we’re looking forward to getting back in front of our own fans, and I’m expecting a baby boy,”...
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