Mets’ Jacob deGrom close to making rehab start

Brad Penner-USA TODAY SportsJacob deGrom is still rehabbing from a stress reaction in his right scapula, an injury that’s kept him off the major league mound this entire season.

But the Mets ace could be inching towards a return. A minor league rehab start for Single-A St. Lucie is potentially around the corner.

Mets are discussing the possibility of a Sunday night minor league rehab start for Jacob deGrom at St. Lucie.

— Mike Puma (@NYPost_Mets) June 30, 2022

The Mets have kept their heads above water without him, as they still sit atop the National League East (albeit by only 3.0 games over the Braves).

Returning the elite right-hander would obviously provide a steller boost to the starting…