New York Mets ace Jacob deGrom has suffered a setback in his rehab from forearm inflammation and will be shut down. Anthony DiComo of MLB.com provided further details, including that deGrom would be out until September.
News: Jacob deGrom has suffered a setback — additional inflammation in his right arm. The Mets are shutting him down from throwing for two weeks, and he will require a ramp-up after that. September is now looking like a best-case scenario for deGrom's return.
— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) July 30, 2021
deGrom has dealt with multiple arm issues this season and has pitched just 92 innings in 15 starts.