Nothing Concerning in DeGrom’s MRI

Update – 3:15 PM

Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports that the MRI on Jacob deGrom’s back showed nothing that concerned the Mets.

The ace is considered day-to-day after pulling himself with back tightness from his outing on Tuesday.

DeGrom is supposed to start on Opening Day vs the Braves on July 24.

Original – 1:37 PM

Mets manager Luis Rojas announced that Jacob deGrom will get an MRI on his back on Wednesday. DeGrom left his start on Tuesday after only one inning because of back tightness.

Rojas noted that he hadn’t talked to deGrom yet on Wednesday and that the back-to-back Cy Young winner actually hit triple digits on the gun in that one inning. The first-year manager considers the right-hander as day-to-day pending results of the MRI.

DeGrom does have a history of back tightness during camps, he had the same issue in 2016 and 2018.

The Mets rotation took a hit in the offseason when Zack Wheeler signed with the Phillies and another big blow came when they found out Noah Syndergaard needed Tommy John surgery.

Behind deGrom, the Mets currently have Marcus Stroman, Steven Matz, Rick Porcello, and Michael Wacha rounding out the rotation.

Rojas was asked about the versatility of right-hander Seth Lugo, and he made his opinion clear, “Seth Lugo is in our bullpen.”