New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (shoulder) is scheduled to throw live batting practice on Saturday in Miami. deGrom faced live hitters for the first time on Tuesday. If the 34-year-old right-hander can get out of Saturday's session without any setbacks, he could move to a minor league rehab assignment. It remains to be seen how many rehab starts he'll need since he has yet to pitch in a game in 2022, but deGrom is definitely ramping up for a return. The four-time All-Star and two-time Cy Young winner could return to the Mets rotation right around the All-Star break. deGrom is a must-start every time he toes the rubber.

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom threw 19 pitches, all fastballs, off a mound on Saturday. This is great news and a significant step in deGrom's recovery from a stress reaction in his scapula. Although there remains no timetable for the Mets ace, he is progressing at a good rate and could begin a rehab assignment within the next few weeks if things go well. He will likely need at least three starts before his return to the big leagues, so don't expect him back before July at the earliest.

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (shoulder) won't travel with the team on their 10-game road trip to Southern California, but manager Buck Showalter said deGrom is progressing as planned. deGrom remains in New York and has yet to get back on a mound. The 33-year-old right-hander extended his throwing distance to 135 feet this week and has felt normal, which is great news for fantasy managers that have been patiently waiting for the two-time Cy Young winner to make his 2022 season debut. deGrom still has some hurdles to overcome while rehabbing from a stress reaction on his scapula, but he's getting closer. There remains no timetable for him to return from the 60-day injured list, but he'll likely need anywhere from three to five minor league rehab starts before he's activated.

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (shoulder) told reporters on Saturday that he feels "completely normal" and that the stress reaction in his right scapula isn't bothering him. The Mets ace has been throwing from 135 feet during his rehab but has yet to throw off a mound. The next step for deGrom, barring any setbacks, would be a bullpen session followed by some rehab assignments at the minor-league level. While the team hasn't provided an exact timetable for his return, this encouraging piece of news would indicate that he is getting close. A return to action in late June or early July seems probable at this point. The two-time Cy Young award winner has not pitched in a major league game since July 7, 2021.

New York Mets pitcher Jacob deGrom (shoulder) extended his throwing distance to 135 feet this week and said he feels "completely normal." He will continue to build distance and velocity in his throwing program, but there is still no timetable for his return. The 33-year-old has been sidelined all season due to a stress reaction on his right scapula. deGrom underwent an MRI last Monday, which showed continued healing of the scapula. Fantasy managers should continue to stash the Mets ace on their fantasy benches.

New York Mets pitcher Jacob deGrom (shoulder) is playing catch from about 100 feet Tuesday and could begin throwing bullpen sessions as early as this weekend. He will continue to build distance and velocity in his throwing program, but there is still no timetable for his return. The 33-year-old underwent an MRI last Monday, which showed continued healing of the scapula. deGrom will continue rehab and look to return to action by the All-Star break. Fantasy managers should continue to stash the Mets ace on their fantasy benches.

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom's (shoulder) MRI exam on Monday showed continued healing in his scapula. He will continue to build distance and velocity in his throwing program, but there remains no timetable for when he'll get back on a mound. It's good news for the 33-year-old two-time Cy Young winner, but fantasy managers won't really have much of an idea on when deGrom will make his season debut until he advances further into his throwing program and gets back to throwing off a mound. The right-hander will likely have to go on an extended minor league rehab assignment as well. Stay patient and continue to keep deGrom stashed on your fantasy benches.

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (shoulder) is scheduled for another MRI exam on Monday, his third since late March. deGrom has been throwing off flat ground, so if his MRI results are good, he could start ramping up his throwing program soon. The 33-year-old two-time Cy Young winner is working his way back from a stress reaction on his right scapula, but he's still not expected to return until around the All-Star break in the middle of July. We'll have a better idea of how his recovery is going when the MRI results are released, but fantasy managers will need to continue practicing patience before deGrom is able to make his 2022 season debut.

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (shoulder) recently started throwing and has extended to 60 feet at light intensity. He will undergo further imaging on his right scapula in roughly a week. The Mets moved deGrom to the 60-day injured list earlier in the day, and although he'll be eligible to return in early June, it's his return timetable could stretch into July. The 33-year-old was diagnosed with a stress reaction of his right scapula on April 1, but fantasy managers have to at least be a little encouraged by the fact that he has resumed throwing. The two-time Cy Young winner must remain stashed in all fantasy leagues, as he could go back to being a fantasy ace immediately when he makes his 2022 season debut.

The New York Mets transferred starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (shoulder) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list on Tuesday. In a corresponding move, the team claimed left-hander Lock St. John off waivers from the Chicago Cubs. It's a procedural move, as the two-time Cy Young winner is expected to be out through the All-Star break in July. He was diagnosed with a stress reaction of his right scapula on April 1, and he hasn't resumed baseball activities more than five weeks later. Fantasy managers should have a better idea of deGrom's actually timetable for a return once he starts a throwing program. Until then, all you can do is be patient and stash one of the best pitchers in baseball.

The New York Mets reported Monday that starting pitcher Jacob deGrom's (shoulder) MRI revealed "considerable healing of the stress reaction on his scapula," per MLB.com's Anthony DiComo. The report further stated that the 33-year-old has been cleared to begin "loading and strengthening of the shoulder," though it did not mention anything about progressing to throwing. deGrom is scheduled for another MRI in three weeks. This is relatively good news for deGrom and fantasy managers, as he has been out since the end of spring training with right scapula stress and has a history of injuries. However, it is unknown when he will actually be able to start throwing, and more may not be known for another three weeks. As such, it looks like he may not be able to pitch until late May, at the earliest. At this point, all fantasy managers can do is continue to be patient and wait to hear more.

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom's (shoulder) check-up MRI exam is scheduled for next Monday. "Everything's going real well," manager Buck Showalter said. deGrom was originally shut down for four weeks with a stress reaction in his right scapula, and his MRI exam should show how much progress he's made. The 33-year-old doesn't have a timetable for his return, though, and fantasy managers won't have a better idea of when he might return until he resumes throwing again. The Mets rotation has picked up the slack for the Cy Young winner, but deGrom has the potential to take them to the next level when he's back to full health. Fantasy managers must remain patient.

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (shoulder) is expected to miss at least a few more weeks of action. The plan is for deGrom to head back to Florida and receive an MRI on his shoulder in roughly a week. The All-Star righty is expected to miss the first and possibly the second month of the season. Fantasy managers should stash deGrom and hope for an early return. Until then, Tylor Megill is likely to take over deGrom's spot in the rotation.

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom's (shoulder) MRI exam revealed a stress reaction on his scapula that has caused inflammation in his right shoulder. The immediate prescription is for deGrom to stop throwing for up to four weeks before more tests are done. The two-time Cy Young winner felt tightness in his shoulder while throwing on Thursday and was scratched from his spring start on Friday. He'll obviously miss at least the first month of the season, and the talented right-hander may not make his season debut until sometime in June. Those that already selected deGrom as their fantasy ace with an early round pick can do nothing more than stash him and hope for a quick return. In his absence, Tylor Megill could join the rotation to begin the season.

There is no update on New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom's (shoulder) status, but with right shoulder tightness reported so close to the start of the regular season, the belief is that he's unlikely to start on Opening Day. deGrom reported some shoulder tightness while throwing on Thursday and was sent for an MRI exam on Friday while being scratched from his scheduled Grapefruit League appearance. The 33-year-old right-hander is one of the best pitchers in the game, but he also dealt with elbow issues in 2021 that limited him to 15 starts. The two-time Cy Young winner and four-time All-Star has became an injury risk as a top-tier fantasy starter until we find out more on the specifics of his shoulder ailment.

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (shoulder) has officially been scratched from his Grapefruit League start on Friday and will undergo an MRI exam. deGrom is dealing with right shoulder tightness after playing catch on Thursday, and his availability for the start of the regular season is now very much in question. The 33-year-old fantasy ace dealt with elbow issues last season and made only 15 starts as a result, so more arm issues right before Opening Day isn't a good sign. We should know more on deGrom's status shortly, so fantasy managers will want to check back soon. If he's unable to go on Opening Day, Max Scherzer will likely get the nod to kick off the 2022 campaign.

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (shoulder) may not make his scheduled Spring Training start on Friday. According to manager Buck Showalter, deGrom has a tight right shoulder. deGrom is tentatively scheduled to start the team's season opener on April 7, but that would potentially change if he's held out of Friday's start. deGrom's 2021 season was derailed by shoulder inflammation and a partial UCL tear. He's been reportedly feeling fine this spring, but any mention of an injury or even just "tightness" will make all Mets fans and fantasy managers uneasy. Make sure to stay tuned for updates on his shoulder and his status for Friday.

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom will be the team's Opening Day starter, according to manager Buck Showalter. deGrom threw his first bullpen session of the spring on Monday and said that he didn't have any issues with his right elbow this offseason after dealing with inflammation and a partial UCL tear in his arm in 2021. Don't expect to see the 33-year-old throw too many innings in spring training, but as long as he doesn't suffer any setbacks, he appears to be good to go for the April 7 opener on the road against the Washington Nationals. deGrom is RotoBaller's No. 2 fantasy starter to open the year. Injuries got in the way last year, but when he was on the mound, he was still one of the best overall pitchers in baseball.

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom said he plans to opt out of his contract following the 2022 season with the hopes of negotiating a long-term deal with the team. The 33-year-old right-hander tossed his first bullpen session of the spring on Monday and said that his troublesome right elbow felt fine in the offseason. deGrom made just 15 starts in 2021 (1.08 ERA, 0.55 WHIP) but still managed to make his fourth All-Star team. The two-time Cy Young winner said he's ready to make 30 starts in 2022 and will form one of the best one-two rotation punches with Max Scherzer this season. Despite his elbow issues from a year ago, deGrom is RotoBaller's No. 2 overall fantasy starter and is ranked 10th overall going into the 2022 season.

SNY's Andy Martino doesn't think the New York Mets and starting pitcher Jacob deGrom will work out a contract extension anytime soon, if at all. deGrom has an opt-out clause in his contract after the 2022 season, and it wouldn't surprise anyone around the team if he exercised it. For the Mets, there's no real reason to commit to a pitcher who will turn 34 in June after missing the second half of last season with elbow issues. deGrom signed a five-year, $137.5 million extension in 2019, and extension talks between him and the Mets broke down last spring. The two sides are way apart, according to sources. When healthy, the right-hander is one of the best pitchers in the game, so he could try to top the record-setting $43.3 million annual average value that the Mets gave Max Scherzer.