Mike Puma of the New York Post reports that right-hander Jacob deGrom was examined by team doctors today and that the “results were good” in that they discovered “no structural damage” in his elbow.
However, they did see some inflammation and he will miss his scheduled start on Tuesday in Cincinnati.
*** The Mets finally announced two hours later that deGrom had a “precautionary” MRI after experiencing forearm soreness Thursday.
He will take anti-inflammatory medication and resume throwing when the discomfort subsides.
Previous Report- 5:00 PM
Something is up with Jacob deGrom but nobody is saying anything yet. According to some of the beat writers, manager Terry Collins was being evasive when he was asked what transpired between deGrom and trainer Ray Ramirez after we was motioned into the clubhouse last night.
When asked if deGrom would make his next start, Collins would not confirm. All he would say is that he had talked to Ramirez and deGrom but could not discuss it.
“We know about it, but we can’t talk about it just yet,” he explained. “I have nothing to say at this time about Jake.”
DeGrom allowed three runs on six hits in five innings of work last night, and insisted he felt fine and that the issue plaguing him over the last three starts was mechanical and not physical.
There definitely is something up with Jacob deGrom. Mets are expected to announce something pregame.
— Adam Rubin (@AdamRubinMedia) September 2, 2016
Original Report – 7:00 AM
The Mets had hoped that the extra rest would help Jacob deGrom, who Terry Collins described as possibly being fatigued. The extra rest did not help much as deGrom was yet again ineffective in Thursday’s 6-4 loss to Miami.
DeGrom went just five innings on the night, allowing six hits and three runs while striking out six. He had a lot of trouble locating his pitches Thursday, leading to four walks. Upon his exit, deGrom was seen motioning for trainer Ray Ramirez as he exited down the tunnel. Many believed this was cause for concern, Jake stated otherwise after the game.
“Everything’s fine,” deGrom said. “I was frustrated with how I pitched. I didn’t feel great out there tonight. I just wanted to talk to Ray. … I’m fine.” (ESPN)
It would not exactly be surprising if there was more to that conversation with Ramirez than deGrom spoke of Thursday. In a season where almost the entire pitching staff has gone down to injury, losing deGrom now could be detrimental to this run at the Wild Card. His mechanics though seem to be off, causing the lack of control.
“I didn’t feel great out there today,” deGrom said. “I walked four guys. I can’t put the ball where I want right now. I’ve got to figure that out.”
Collins knows how important deGrom is to this team and the need to right him as they enter the final weeks of the grueling 162 game season.
“Jake deGrom is a huge piece,” Collins said. “You can’t lose three-fifths of your rotation, coming out of spring training, arguably as good as there was in the major leagues. You can’t lose three-fifths and still be in good shape.”
Hopefully for deGrom and the Mets this is nothing more than mechanical, something he can iron out with pitching coach Dan Warthen. Something needs to give at this point now as deGrom has been ineffective in his last three starts. He stands at 7-8 on the season, still with a respectable ERA of 3.04 and a WHIP of 1.20.
