Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ took New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom deep Tuesday night, getting the scoring started in an eventual 4-1 victory. Happ went 2-for-4 with the home run and two runs scored. Even after this performance, Happ is slashing just .194/.275/.444 in 40 September plate appearances, so fantasy managers will hope this spurs him into another hot streak. Peaks and valleys are to be expected for Happ, who has been productive all year with an .803 OPS, 17 homers, eight steals, 66 runs scored, and 66 RBI for Chicago.

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom pitched well but took the loss in Tuesday's 4-1 game against the Cubs. deGrom pitched 6 innings, allowing three runs on four hits (including a solo home run) and no walks with 10 strikeouts. The veteran has been exactly what fantasy managers had hoped for since his return from the injured list, compiling an excellent 2.01 ERA with a 13.32 K/9 rate in eight starts. His next start should be a great matchup at home against the Pirates.

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom was terrific on Thursday night as he struck out nine batters in his club's 3-1 win over the Rockies. The right-hander went six innings and allowed three hits and a walk with his only blemish on the scoreboard coming off a Ryan McMahon homer in the sixth inning. He threw 87 pitches in the outing as the win improved his record to 3-1 on the year to go along with a superb 2.15 ERA and 0.55 WHIP with 46 K through 29 1/3 IP. The 34-year-old has been outstanding since returning from in the injured list, but will face perhaps his toughest test of the season when the Dodgers visit The Big Apple next week.

New York Mets skipper Buck Showalter said that right-hander Jacob deGrom will pitch on Thursday against the Colorado Rockies. deGrom was originally slated to go against the New York Yankees on Tuesday, but right-hander Taijuan Walker (back) is making that start instead. The 34-year-old two-time Cy Young winner got a late start to the 2022 season due to injury, but he has been very good in his first four starts, going 2-1 with a 2.31 ERA, 0.51 WHIP, 37 strikeouts and just one walk in 23 1/3 innings pitched. Not only is deGrom not injured, but he'll get a better matchup against the Rockies. He needs to remain in fantasy starting lineups in all formats.

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom took his first loss on the season on Thursday as his club fell to the Braves 3-2. He allowed three runs on five hits over 6 2/3 innings of work while striking out nine and waking nobody in the 95-pitch outing. The defending World Series champs were able to rally off him for a pair of runs in the third inning, and then the winning run came around when the bullpen allowed one of deGrom's inherited runners to score in the seventh. Through four starts, the veteran has accumulated an incredible 37/1 K/BB with a 2.31 ERA and 0.51 WHIP as he sets his sights on the Yankees for his next scheduled matchup.

New York Mets pitcher Jacob deGrom allowed two hits while striking out 10 across six scoreless innings during Saturday's 1-0 win against the Philadelphia Phillies. He picked up his second win of the season. The Mets ace threw 76 pitches, landing 57 for strikes. He has shown no signs of rust since returning to the mound on August 2. The 34-year-old owns a 1.62 ERA, 0.42 WHIP, and 28 strikeouts across 16 2/3 innings in 2022. He had been sidelined most of the year while recovering from a stress reaction in his right scapula. deGrom will keep things rolling in his next start against the Atlanta Braves on Thursday.

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (shoulder) is set to come off the injured list to make his 2022 season debut on Tuesday against the Washington Nationals, according to multiple people with knowledge of the situation. It will be the two-time Cy Young winner's first major league start since July 7 of last year. He'll be working on an extra day of rest after returning from a stress reaction in his right scapula. Mets officials expect him to be on a strict pitch count in his first start back, so although he'll be facing the worst team in baseball, deGrom won't have his normal high fantasy ceiling. deGrom experienced leg cramps in his final minor league rehab start for Triple-A Syracuse this week, but the team thinks it's a non-issue. When healthy, deGrom has been one of the most dominant pitchers in baseball.

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (shoulder) is on track to make his season debut for the Mets next week, according to manager Buck Showalter. While no specific day has been announced, Tuesday against the last-place Washington Nationals is the most likely date. The two-time Cy Young winner has been sidelined all year while recovering from a stress reaction in his right scapula, but he's ready to return to the big leagues after making four minor league rehab starts. deGrom was able to get his pitch count up to 67 pitches in his last rehab start on Wednesday, so he shouldn't be too limited in his first start next week. If he's fully healthy to close out the season, deGrom could be a difference-maker for fantasy rotations down the stretch.

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (shoulder) is with the team in Miami for the start of their weekend series against the Marlins, which begins on Friday. Skipper Buck Showalter said after deGrom's last minor league rehab start for Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday that deGrom's next start is expected to come with the Mets next week. The 34-year-old right-hander's next start for the Mets will be his first of the 2022 season after recovering from a stress reaction in his right scapula. He allowed four earned runs in four innings for Syracuse on Wednesday, but the only thing that matters is that deGrom is healthy. The two-time Cy Young winner is lined up to face the worst team in the big leagues, the Washington Nationals, early next week.

New York Mets right-hander Jacob deGrom (shoulder) made his fourth rehab appearance at Triple-A on Wednesday. The team is hopeful that it was his final one. Mets manager Buck Showalter stated on Wednesday that the plan is for deGrom to make his next start in the majors. While deGrom gave up two homers and four earned runs in Wednesday's rehab outing, he didn't experience any arm problems during the start or afterwards, which was the most important thing. His 2022 MLB debut will likely come on either Monday or Tuesday next week in a tasty matchup against the Washington Nationals. We may even see him wind up as a two-start pitcher next week. Regardless, patient fantasy managers should have no hesitation inserting deGrom into their lineups once the news is official.

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (shoulder) had a rough outing in his rehab start at Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday. He pitched four innings and allowed two hits, three walks and four earned runs while striking out six. He was tagged for two home runs in the game. This has been the only hiccup in an otherwise smooth rehab stint for the 34-year-old. Over his previous three outings, he had surrendered just one unearned run across 8.2 innings. While the team hasn't made it official yet, it's likely that deGrom's next start will be in the majors, either next Monday or next Tuesday against the Washington Nationals. The team should have an update on its plans for deGrom soon.

New York Mets ace Jacob deGrom (shoulder) threw 60 pitches across four innings during a simulated game on Thursday. The right-hander looked incredible on Thursday and struck out 10 of the 13 batters he faced. According to one Mets source, "he looks like Jake." The 34-year-old reportedly is "feeling good after the outing." As for a return date, it is to be determined. However, this is a good sign for fantasy managers who have been stashing deGrom all season. A decision is expected to be made on his next appearance based on how he feels within the next few days. Stay tuned.

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (shoulder) will throw his simulated game on Thursday after it was initially scheduled for Tuesday, per MLB Network's Jon Heyman. deGrom felt mild muscle soreness around his shoulder last Sunday but played catch on Monday and Tuesday without issue. As such, the delay of the simulated game is simply due to an abundance of caution. It makes sense that the Mets would be cautious with deGrom given his injury history, but it is currently unclear how this slight delay will impact his potential return date. Fantasy managers should keep an eye out for updates later in the week, as a successful outing may mean a return for deGrom in the near future.

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (shoulder) allowed an unearned run on two hits while walking one and striking out four in four innings of work in his third minor league rehab start for Triple-A Syracuse on Thursday. deGrom hasn't allowed an earned run while striking out 15 in 8 2/3 rehab innings to this point. Barring any setbacks, the 34-year-old two-time Cy Young winner should be ready to return to the Mets' rotation by the end of July. deGrom has the potential to be a difference-maker for fantasy staffs in the second half of the season, so he should be rostered in all fantasy leagues despite having yet to make his 2022 debut in the big leagues.

New York Mets pitcher Jacob deGrom (shoulder) is scheduled to make a rehab start at Triple-A Syracuse on Thursday. It will be his third rehab appearance. The 34-year-old has thrown precisely 50 pitches in both rehab starts. He pitched well in his last appearance, striking out six over three scoreless innings. deGrom has been sidelined all season as he continues to work his back from a stress reaction in his right scapula. Barring any setbacks, it could be the Mets' ace final rehab start before rejoining the rotation. Fantasy managers could have deGrom right after the All-Star break.

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (shoulder) will make his next rehab start on Wednesday or Thursday for Triple-A Syracuse. In his last rehab appearance, deGrom went three scoreless innings with six strikeouts. The right-hander is expected to throw 50 pitches during his next outing. He's working his way back from a stress reaction in his right scapula that has forced him to miss all season. Luckily, deGrom could return after this rehab outing, assuming everything goes well. Fantasy managers will have to check back later in the week for another update on deGrom.

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (shoulder) pitched well during his second rehab start on Friday. The All-Star pitcher went three innings, three hits allowed, and struck out six batters. The 34-year-old hit 100-plus on the radar gun and has looked sharp thus far. Although, deGrom only threw 36 pitches, so he still has a long way to go in his rehab assignment. Possibly, the Mets get deGrom back in late-July, but that seems like a shaky timetable. He'll probably still need one or two more starts before he returns to the big league roster.

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (shoulder) is officially scheduled to make his first rehab outing of 2022 at Single-A St. Lucie on Sunday. This marks a huge milestone in the recovery process for deGrom, who has been out all year due to a stress reaction in his right scapula. According to Mets manager Buck Showalter, the plan is for deGrom to pitch two innings on Sunday. deGrom will of course need several rehab appearances before being activated from the injured list for his 2022 MLB debut. Fantasy managers will have to remain patient, but deGrom at least appears to be trending in the right direction at this point.

The New York Mets are discussing the possibility of a Sunday night minor league rehab start for starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (shoulder) with Single-A St. Lucie. deGrom threw 27 pitches in his third live batting practice session on Wednesday, and he's close to taking the next step on a rehab assignment. The 34-year-old right-hander hasn't pitched yet this season due to a stress reaction in his right scapula, but there's a chance he could make his first 2022 start for the Mets before the All-Star break, barring any setbacks. The two-time Cy Young winner went 7-2 with a career-low 1.08 ERA, 0.55 WHIP, 146 strikeouts and just 11 walks in 92 innings over 15 starts while dealing with injuries, and he's been one of the best pitchers in baseball, when healthy, for most of his career.

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (shoulder) threw 20 pitches in one inning of live batting practice on Saturday. He will throw at least one more live batting practice session in the coming days before he's evaluated for a possible minor league rehab assignment. deGrom faced live hitters for the first time on Tuesday, and he continues to ramp up his workload. The 34-year-old right-hander has yet to pitch at all in 2022, but he could rejoin New York's rotation by the end of July, barring any setbacks on his rehab assignment, which will likely be a lengthy one. deGrom is trying to return from a stress reaction in his right scapula. One of the best pitchers in baseball when healthy, deGrom obviously should be stashed in all fantasy leagues.