Jacob deGrom sat in the visitor’s bullpen at Yankee Stadium, his first day in the major leagues far different than the fantasies that lingered in his mind since he was a kid in central Florida. The Mets would win, but the day — May 13, 2014 — would end without his debut, delayed without knowing when the date would be.
DeGrom arrived in New York earlier than he expected — after Gonzalez Germen was placed on the disabled list — and was slated to strengthen the bullpen, while Rafael Montero was called up to take Jenrry Mejia’s spot in the rotation.