Fortunately for the New York Mets, starting pitcher Jacob deGrom is healthy and in the clear. The Mets ace left Tuesday’s intrasquad game after experiencing back tightness. He underwent an MRI on Wednesday and it came back clean.
“I feel good. That’s the goal, to pitch on Opening Day,” deGrom said via Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. He will apparently be throwing a bullpen session on Friday.
The Mets will be facing their crosstown rivals, the New York Yankees, in an exhibition game on Sunday night at Yankee Stadium.