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New York Mets’ Jacob deGrom could become an elite closer later in his career

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Once Jacob deGrom enters his late-30s, a transition to the bullpen could allow the New York Mets star to remain an elite pitcher.

If and when baseball resumes this season, the New York Mets are hopeful that Jacob deGrom will be able to at least replicate his Cy Young performance from 2019.

Last year, the 31-year-old became the eleventh pitcher to win back-to-back Cy Youngs. The three-time All-Star will now attempt to become the eleventh hurler to win the award a third time. By accomplishing that feat, he’d also become just the third pitcher to capture three consecutive.