New York Mets right-hander Jacob deGrom (shoulder) made his fourth rehab appearance at Triple-A on Wednesday. The team is hopeful that it was his final one. Mets manager Buck Showalter stated on Wednesday that the plan is for deGrom to make his next start in the majors. While deGrom gave up two homers and four earned runs in Wednesday's rehab outing, he didn't experience any arm problems during the start or afterwards, which was the most important thing. His 2022 MLB debut will likely come on either Monday or Tuesday next week in a tasty matchup against the Washington Nationals. We may even see him wind up as a two-start pitcher next week. Regardless, patient fantasy managers should have no hesitation inserting deGrom into their lineups once the news is official.

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (shoulder) had a rough outing in his rehab start at Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday. He pitched four innings and allowed two hits, three walks and four earned runs while striking out six. He was tagged for two home runs in the game. This has been the only hiccup in an otherwise smooth rehab stint for the 34-year-old. Over his previous three outings, he had surrendered just one unearned run across 8.2 innings. While the team hasn't made it official yet, it's likely that deGrom's next start will be in the majors, either next Monday or next Tuesday against the Washington Nationals. The team should have an update on its plans for deGrom soon.

New York Mets ace Jacob deGrom (shoulder) threw 60 pitches across four innings during a simulated game on Thursday. The right-hander looked incredible on Thursday and struck out 10 of the 13 batters he faced. According to one Mets source, "he looks like Jake." The 34-year-old reportedly is "feeling good after the outing." As for a return date, it is to be determined. However, this is a good sign for fantasy managers who have been stashing deGrom all season. A decision is expected to be made on his next appearance based on how he feels within the next few days. Stay tuned.

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (shoulder) will throw his simulated game on Thursday after it was initially scheduled for Tuesday, per MLB Network's Jon Heyman. deGrom felt mild muscle soreness around his shoulder last Sunday but played catch on Monday and Tuesday without issue. As such, the delay of the simulated game is simply due to an abundance of caution. It makes sense that the Mets would be cautious with deGrom given his injury history, but it is currently unclear how this slight delay will impact his potential return date. Fantasy managers should keep an eye out for updates later in the week, as a successful outing may mean a return for deGrom in the near future.

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (shoulder) allowed an unearned run on two hits while walking one and striking out four in four innings of work in his third minor league rehab start for Triple-A Syracuse on Thursday. deGrom hasn't allowed an earned run while striking out 15 in 8 2/3 rehab innings to this point. Barring any setbacks, the 34-year-old two-time Cy Young winner should be ready to return to the Mets' rotation by the end of July. deGrom has the potential to be a difference-maker for fantasy staffs in the second half of the season, so he should be rostered in all fantasy leagues despite having yet to make his 2022 debut in the big leagues.

New York Mets pitcher Jacob deGrom (shoulder) is scheduled to make a rehab start at Triple-A Syracuse on Thursday. It will be his third rehab appearance. The 34-year-old has thrown precisely 50 pitches in both rehab starts. He pitched well in his last appearance, striking out six over three scoreless innings. deGrom has been sidelined all season as he continues to work his back from a stress reaction in his right scapula. Barring any setbacks, it could be the Mets' ace final rehab start before rejoining the rotation. Fantasy managers could have deGrom right after the All-Star break.

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (shoulder) will make his next rehab start on Wednesday or Thursday for Triple-A Syracuse. In his last rehab appearance, deGrom went three scoreless innings with six strikeouts. The right-hander is expected to throw 50 pitches during his next outing. He's working his way back from a stress reaction in his right scapula that has forced him to miss all season. Luckily, deGrom could return after this rehab outing, assuming everything goes well. Fantasy managers will have to check back later in the week for another update on deGrom.

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (shoulder) pitched well during his second rehab start on Friday. The All-Star pitcher went three innings, three hits allowed, and struck out six batters. The 34-year-old hit 100-plus on the radar gun and has looked sharp thus far. Although, deGrom only threw 36 pitches, so he still has a long way to go in his rehab assignment. Possibly, the Mets get deGrom back in late-July, but that seems like a shaky timetable. He'll probably still need one or two more starts before he returns to the big league roster.

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (shoulder) is officially scheduled to make his first rehab outing of 2022 at Single-A St. Lucie on Sunday. This marks a huge milestone in the recovery process for deGrom, who has been out all year due to a stress reaction in his right scapula. According to Mets manager Buck Showalter, the plan is for deGrom to pitch two innings on Sunday. deGrom will of course need several rehab appearances before being activated from the injured list for his 2022 MLB debut. Fantasy managers will have to remain patient, but deGrom at least appears to be trending in the right direction at this point.

The New York Mets are discussing the possibility of a Sunday night minor league rehab start for starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (shoulder) with Single-A St. Lucie. deGrom threw 27 pitches in his third live batting practice session on Wednesday, and he's close to taking the next step on a rehab assignment. The 34-year-old right-hander hasn't pitched yet this season due to a stress reaction in his right scapula, but there's a chance he could make his first 2022 start for the Mets before the All-Star break, barring any setbacks. The two-time Cy Young winner went 7-2 with a career-low 1.08 ERA, 0.55 WHIP, 146 strikeouts and just 11 walks in 92 innings over 15 starts while dealing with injuries, and he's been one of the best pitchers in baseball, when healthy, for most of his career.

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (shoulder) threw 20 pitches in one inning of live batting practice on Saturday. He will throw at least one more live batting practice session in the coming days before he's evaluated for a possible minor league rehab assignment. deGrom faced live hitters for the first time on Tuesday, and he continues to ramp up his workload. The 34-year-old right-hander has yet to pitch at all in 2022, but he could rejoin New York's rotation by the end of July, barring any setbacks on his rehab assignment, which will likely be a lengthy one. deGrom is trying to return from a stress reaction in his right scapula. One of the best pitchers in baseball when healthy, deGrom obviously should be stashed in all fantasy leagues.

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (shoulder) is scheduled to throw live batting practice on Saturday in Miami. deGrom faced live hitters for the first time on Tuesday. If the 34-year-old right-hander can get out of Saturday's session without any setbacks, he could move to a minor league rehab assignment. It remains to be seen how many rehab starts he'll need since he has yet to pitch in a game in 2022, but deGrom is definitely ramping up for a return. The four-time All-Star and two-time Cy Young winner could return to the Mets rotation right around the All-Star break. deGrom is a must-start every time he toes the rubber.

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom threw 19 pitches, all fastballs, off a mound on Saturday. This is great news and a significant step in deGrom's recovery from a stress reaction in his scapula. Although there remains no timetable for the Mets ace, he is progressing at a good rate and could begin a rehab assignment within the next few weeks if things go well. He will likely need at least three starts before his return to the big leagues, so don't expect him back before July at the earliest.

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (shoulder) won't travel with the team on their 10-game road trip to Southern California, but manager Buck Showalter said deGrom is progressing as planned. deGrom remains in New York and has yet to get back on a mound. The 33-year-old right-hander extended his throwing distance to 135 feet this week and has felt normal, which is great news for fantasy managers that have been patiently waiting for the two-time Cy Young winner to make his 2022 season debut. deGrom still has some hurdles to overcome while rehabbing from a stress reaction on his scapula, but he's getting closer. There remains no timetable for him to return from the 60-day injured list, but he'll likely need anywhere from three to five minor league rehab starts before he's activated.

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (shoulder) told reporters on Saturday that he feels "completely normal" and that the stress reaction in his right scapula isn't bothering him. The Mets ace has been throwing from 135 feet during his rehab but has yet to throw off a mound. The next step for deGrom, barring any setbacks, would be a bullpen session followed by some rehab assignments at the minor-league level. While the team hasn't provided an exact timetable for his return, this encouraging piece of news would indicate that he is getting close. A return to action in late June or early July seems probable at this point. The two-time Cy Young award winner has not pitched in a major league game since July 7, 2021.

New York Mets pitcher Jacob deGrom (shoulder) extended his throwing distance to 135 feet this week and said he feels "completely normal." He will continue to build distance and velocity in his throwing program, but there is still no timetable for his return. The 33-year-old has been sidelined all season due to a stress reaction on his right scapula. deGrom underwent an MRI last Monday, which showed continued healing of the scapula. Fantasy managers should continue to stash the Mets ace on their fantasy benches.

New York Mets pitcher Jacob deGrom (shoulder) is playing catch from about 100 feet Tuesday and could begin throwing bullpen sessions as early as this weekend. He will continue to build distance and velocity in his throwing program, but there is still no timetable for his return. The 33-year-old underwent an MRI last Monday, which showed continued healing of the scapula. deGrom will continue rehab and look to return to action by the All-Star break. Fantasy managers should continue to stash the Mets ace on their fantasy benches.

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom's (shoulder) MRI exam on Monday showed continued healing in his scapula. He will continue to build distance and velocity in his throwing program, but there remains no timetable for when he'll get back on a mound. It's good news for the 33-year-old two-time Cy Young winner, but fantasy managers won't really have much of an idea on when deGrom will make his season debut until he advances further into his throwing program and gets back to throwing off a mound. The right-hander will likely have to go on an extended minor league rehab assignment as well. Stay patient and continue to keep deGrom stashed on your fantasy benches.

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (shoulder) is scheduled for another MRI exam on Monday, his third since late March. deGrom has been throwing off flat ground, so if his MRI results are good, he could start ramping up his throwing program soon. The 33-year-old two-time Cy Young winner is working his way back from a stress reaction on his right scapula, but he's still not expected to return until around the All-Star break in the middle of July. We'll have a better idea of how his recovery is going when the MRI results are released, but fantasy managers will need to continue practicing patience before deGrom is able to make his 2022 season debut.

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (shoulder) recently started throwing and has extended to 60 feet at light intensity. He will undergo further imaging on his right scapula in roughly a week. The Mets moved deGrom to the 60-day injured list earlier in the day, and although he'll be eligible to return in early June, it's his return timetable could stretch into July. The 33-year-old was diagnosed with a stress reaction of his right scapula on April 1, but fantasy managers have to at least be a little encouraged by the fact that he has resumed throwing. The two-time Cy Young winner must remain stashed in all fantasy leagues, as he could go back to being a fantasy ace immediately when he makes his 2022 season debut.