WASHINGTON -- For the first time in 18 days, Devin Mesoraco returned to the field on Friday, starting behind the plate against the Nationals. Returning this season was never a guarantee for Mesoraco, who received an epidural injection two weeks ago to treat a bulging disk in his back. That Mesoraco did so with Jacob deGrom on the mound is a testament to the latter's comfort level with him behind the plate.
"I'm sure that he knows that Devin's very, very prepared," Mets manager Mickey Callaway said of deGrom. "I think Jacob likes the fact that they're on the same page a lot with the pitches they want to throw to hitters.