New York Mets star pitcher Jacob deGrom continues progressing well in his recovery from a stress reaction in his scapula.
As Mets beat writer Anthony DiComo reports, deGrom threw 27 pitches during a live batting practice session Wednesday and could be nearing a rehab assignment shortly.
Jacob deGrom (stress reaction in right scapula) threw 27 pitches today in his third live BP session. Buck Showalter says the Mets will discuss next steps tomorrow. Rehab stint could be close.
"All these things he's doing are setting him up to pitch in games," Showalter said.