Mets pitcher Jacob deGrom will not throw for four weeks and begin the season on the injured list, the team reported Friday afternoon.
After deGrom underwent an MRI Friday morning, New York found a stress reaction on his right scapula, which caused inflammation. The team said he will be re-evaluated after a month, and they will then determine how to move forward from there.
According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, the MRI showed no damage to the muscles, tendons or ligaments in deGrom’s shoulder. Instead, the injury is located closer to the bone in the area.