New York Mets ace and back-to-back National League Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom has already cemented his place among the best pitchers in baseball. But his dominance is all the more important this summer.
Considering the 2020 MLB season will be just 60 games, it is absolutely imperative the Mets have deGrom available to the fullest extent possible. Thus, there was some concern when deGrom left Tuesday's intrasquad start with "back tightness."
Mets fans can breathe easier, however, as MLB.com's Anthony DiComo reported Wednesday afternoon an MRI of deGrom's back "did not show anything concerning.