Jacob deGrom said Wednesday that he will not be attending the All-Star Game in Coors Field so he can spend time with his family and rest for the second half.
"I've thought about it and obviously being named to an All-Star Game is a great honor but I'm just going to take that time and spend it with my family and get healthy for the second half," the Mets ace said after he pitched seven innings in a no-decision Wednesday against the Milwaukee Brewers.
DeGrom, who was the first-place Mets' lone All-Star selection, lobbied for teammate Taijuan Walker to take his place in the game.