New York Mets right-hand pitcher Jacob deGrom is returning to New York to undergo an MRI on his elbow, manager Mickey Callaway said on Friday, according to Newsday's Tim Healey.
DeGrom, who was scheduled to start against the Cardinals on Saturday, started experiencing elbow discomfort while playing catch on Friday.
DeGrom has not looked like himself in his last two starts, allowing five home runs across both outings. The Minnesota Twins hit three home runs off him while putting up six runs in four innings, while the Atlanta Braves put up three runs in five innings with two home runs of their own.