Earlier this week, the New York Mets fired the alarms when their best pitcher, Jacob deGrom, reported some back tightness and had to leave an intrasquad game. After all, the team has already lost Noah Syndergaard for the season with Tommy John surgery and, in a shortened calendar, any trip to the injured list could take a sizable portion of the season for a player.
Fortunately, ever since he had to leave the Mets’ intrasquad action, the two-time Cy Young Award winner has progressed nicely and his condition has been improving, slowly but surely. Today, the hurler threw a successful bullpen session, which is another signal that he is advancing towards playing very soon.