Jacob deGrom‘s season is officially over, as he’s set to undergo ulnar nerve surgery in his right elbow later this week, the Mets announced.
GM Sandy Alderson said last week that deGrom would likely need the surgery, which is to move the ulnar nerve, which was causing elbow discomfort and numbness in deGrom’s fingers.
He was initially set to return to the rotation this past Sunday, but felt discomfort while throwing in the outfield and informed manager Terry Collins he couldn’t pitch.
DeGrom had a 3.04 ERA and 1.20 WHIP with 143 strikeouts in 148 innings (24 starts) this season.