The Mets are preparing to begin the season without ace pitcher Jacob deGrom, who will not throw for up to four months after an MRI revealed inflammation in his shoulder.
Mets general manager Billy Eppler confirmed the news to the media, saying “everybody's sharing in the disappointment right now.” He added the nature of the injury can allow for a more optimistic take, as the inflammation is confined to the bone for now.
However, the team will still move forward without deGrom to start the year, but that doesn’t mean they will make a move.