The New York Mets transferred starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (shoulder) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list on Tuesday. In a corresponding move, the team claimed left-hander Lock St. John off waivers from the Chicago Cubs. It's a procedural move, as the two-time Cy Young winner is expected to be out through the All-Star break in July. He was diagnosed with a stress reaction of his right scapula on April 1, and he hasn't resumed baseball activities more than five weeks later. Fantasy managers should have a better idea of deGrom's actually timetable for a return once he starts a throwing program. Until then, all you can do is be patient and stash one of the best pitchers in baseball.

The New York Mets reported Monday that starting pitcher Jacob deGrom's (shoulder) MRI revealed "considerable healing of the stress reaction on his scapula," per MLB.com's Anthony DiComo. The report further stated that the 33-year-old has been cleared to begin "loading and strengthening of the shoulder," though it did not mention anything about progressing to throwing. deGrom is scheduled for another MRI in three weeks. This is relatively good news for deGrom and fantasy managers, as he has been out since the end of spring training with right scapula stress and has a history of injuries. However, it is unknown when he will actually be able to start throwing, and more may not be known for another three weeks. As such, it looks like he may not be able to pitch until late May, at the earliest. At this point, all fantasy managers can do is continue to be patient and wait to hear more.

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom's (shoulder) check-up MRI exam is scheduled for next Monday. "Everything's going real well," manager Buck Showalter said. deGrom was originally shut down for four weeks with a stress reaction in his right scapula, and his MRI exam should show how much progress he's made. The 33-year-old doesn't have a timetable for his return, though, and fantasy managers won't have a better idea of when he might return until he resumes throwing again. The Mets rotation has picked up the slack for the Cy Young winner, but deGrom has the potential to take them to the next level when he's back to full health. Fantasy managers must remain patient.

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (shoulder) is expected to miss at least a few more weeks of action. The plan is for deGrom to head back to Florida and receive an MRI on his shoulder in roughly a week. The All-Star righty is expected to miss the first and possibly the second month of the season. Fantasy managers should stash deGrom and hope for an early return. Until then, Tylor Megill is likely to take over deGrom's spot in the rotation.

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom's (shoulder) MRI exam revealed a stress reaction on his scapula that has caused inflammation in his right shoulder. The immediate prescription is for deGrom to stop throwing for up to four weeks before more tests are done. The two-time Cy Young winner felt tightness in his shoulder while throwing on Thursday and was scratched from his spring start on Friday. He'll obviously miss at least the first month of the season, and the talented right-hander may not make his season debut until sometime in June. Those that already selected deGrom as their fantasy ace with an early round pick can do nothing more than stash him and hope for a quick return. In his absence, Tylor Megill could join the rotation to begin the season.

There is no update on New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom's (shoulder) status, but with right shoulder tightness reported so close to the start of the regular season, the belief is that he's unlikely to start on Opening Day. deGrom reported some shoulder tightness while throwing on Thursday and was sent for an MRI exam on Friday while being scratched from his scheduled Grapefruit League appearance. The 33-year-old right-hander is one of the best pitchers in the game, but he also dealt with elbow issues in 2021 that limited him to 15 starts. The two-time Cy Young winner and four-time All-Star has became an injury risk as a top-tier fantasy starter until we find out more on the specifics of his shoulder ailment.

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (shoulder) has officially been scratched from his Grapefruit League start on Friday and will undergo an MRI exam. deGrom is dealing with right shoulder tightness after playing catch on Thursday, and his availability for the start of the regular season is now very much in question. The 33-year-old fantasy ace dealt with elbow issues last season and made only 15 starts as a result, so more arm issues right before Opening Day isn't a good sign. We should know more on deGrom's status shortly, so fantasy managers will want to check back soon. If he's unable to go on Opening Day, Max Scherzer will likely get the nod to kick off the 2022 campaign.

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (shoulder) may not make his scheduled Spring Training start on Friday. According to manager Buck Showalter, deGrom has a tight right shoulder. deGrom is tentatively scheduled to start the team's season opener on April 7, but that would potentially change if he's held out of Friday's start. deGrom's 2021 season was derailed by shoulder inflammation and a partial UCL tear. He's been reportedly feeling fine this spring, but any mention of an injury or even just "tightness" will make all Mets fans and fantasy managers uneasy. Make sure to stay tuned for updates on his shoulder and his status for Friday.

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom will be the team's Opening Day starter, according to manager Buck Showalter. deGrom threw his first bullpen session of the spring on Monday and said that he didn't have any issues with his right elbow this offseason after dealing with inflammation and a partial UCL tear in his arm in 2021. Don't expect to see the 33-year-old throw too many innings in spring training, but as long as he doesn't suffer any setbacks, he appears to be good to go for the April 7 opener on the road against the Washington Nationals. deGrom is RotoBaller's No. 2 fantasy starter to open the year. Injuries got in the way last year, but when he was on the mound, he was still one of the best overall pitchers in baseball.

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom said he plans to opt out of his contract following the 2022 season with the hopes of negotiating a long-term deal with the team. The 33-year-old right-hander tossed his first bullpen session of the spring on Monday and said that his troublesome right elbow felt fine in the offseason. deGrom made just 15 starts in 2021 (1.08 ERA, 0.55 WHIP) but still managed to make his fourth All-Star team. The two-time Cy Young winner said he's ready to make 30 starts in 2022 and will form one of the best one-two rotation punches with Max Scherzer this season. Despite his elbow issues from a year ago, deGrom is RotoBaller's No. 2 overall fantasy starter and is ranked 10th overall going into the 2022 season.

SNY's Andy Martino doesn't think the New York Mets and starting pitcher Jacob deGrom will work out a contract extension anytime soon, if at all. deGrom has an opt-out clause in his contract after the 2022 season, and it wouldn't surprise anyone around the team if he exercised it. For the Mets, there's no real reason to commit to a pitcher who will turn 34 in June after missing the second half of last season with elbow issues. deGrom signed a five-year, $137.5 million extension in 2019, and extension talks between him and the Mets broke down last spring. The two sides are way apart, according to sources. When healthy, the right-hander is one of the best pitchers in the game, so he could try to top the record-setting $43.3 million annual average value that the Mets gave Max Scherzer.

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (elbow) threw 10 pitches off of a mound on Tuesday, according to MLB.com's Anthony DiComo. This was of course a light session, but it was also a big step in deGrom's recovery as this was his first bullpen work since he was shutdown in July. Last week, it was revealed that deGrom had a sprain and partial tear of the UCL in his right elbow. However, on the bright side, his ligament injury has reportedly healed. deGrom remains without a timeline for a return, but it seems very unlikely at this point that he will return before the end of the regular season, despite the positive step on Tuesday.

New York Mets president Sandy Alderson reported on Tuesday that Jacob deGrom (elbow) is dealing with a sprain/partial tear of the UCL in his right elbow. Alderson went on to emphasize that deGrom is fine now and that the ligament injury has "resolved itself." Clearly, Alderson was downplaying the severity of the issue if the ligament is, in fact, partially torn. At this point, it remains unclear whether deGrom will return this season. Alderson's comments on Tuesday only served to create more questions about deGrom's situation in terms of whether the elbow injury is a sprain that can resolve itself or a tear that cannot. deGrom is 7-2 with a 1.08 ERA, 0.55 WHIP, 146 strikeouts and just 11 walks in 92 innings over 15 starts in 2021. Managers in redraft formats may wish to hold onto deGrom with the slim hope that he could get in a start or two before the end of the season. That said, the clock is ticking and it is looking less likely deGrom will pitch again in 2021.

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom's (elbow) MRI exam on Wednesday looked great, and the team now plans to ramp up his throwing program. deGrom was spotted playing catch at Citi Field prior to the game Wednesday, but the right-hander still has hurdles to clear before he can rejoin New York's starting rotation as the ace. Despite the good news, the 33-year-old is running out of time in the second half of the season to contribute for both the Mets and fantasy managers. deGrom's elite talent level makes him worthy of holding onto in all leagues, just don't expect too much from him from here on out. The four-time All-Star and two-time Cy Young winner has battled injuries for much of the year but is still 7-2 with a 1.08 ERA, 0.55 WHIP, 146 strikeouts and just 11 walks in 92 innings over 15 starts in 2021.

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (elbow) resumed throwing on Wednesday afternoon after a follow-up MRI. While results of his MRI on Wednesday have not yet been disclosed, it is obviously a good sign that deGrom resumed a throwing program. deGrom is currently on the 60-day injured list and not eligible to come off of it until September 13. Notwithstanding the good sign on Wednesday, it remains unlikely the Mets will activate deGrom for the final two weeks of the season and risk re-injury. Of course, fantasy managers with room to hold deGrom in redraft leagues can hold out hope that he will pitch a couple of times before the end of the regular season. deGrom has posted a 1.08 ERA, a 0.55 WHIP, a 45.1 K%, a 3.4 BB%, and 146 strikeouts over 92 innings pitched in 15 starts in 2021.

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (elbow) is scheduled for a follow-up MRI on Wednesday. The right-hander has been basically shutdown since July due to a lingering elbow issue. He would need to build back up through throwing off flat ground, bullpen sessions, and likely rehab outings. It's uncertain if deGrom will pitch again for the Mets this season. Fantasy managers should continue to hold him for the moment, but don't get your hopes up for deGrom pitching for the Mets again in 2021.

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (elbow) was transferred to the 60-day injured list on Friday, essentially ending his 2021 campaign. deGrom is now eligible to come off the IL on September 13 (at the earliest), but it is unlikely the Mets will activate him for the final two weeks of the season based on earlier reports. This is a sad end to what was a historic start to his 2021 campaign. In all likelihood, deGrom will finish 2021 with a 1.08 ERA, a 0.55 WHIP, a 45.1 K%, a 3.4 BB%, and 146 strikeouts over 92 innings pitched in 15 starts. deGrom should be kept in dynasty leagues, but now dropped in all redraft formats.

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (elbow) is expected to miss the rest of the season, according to Pat Ragazzo of Sports Illustrated. deGrom has been out since his last start on July 7 after experiencing right forearm tightness. This is a huge blow to fantasy managers, as deGrom was running away with the NL-Cy Young Award. He was having one of the best pitching seasons in MLB history, posting a 1.08 ERA, 45.1 K%, and 3.4 BB% across 15 starts and 92 innings. He should be kept in dynasty leagues, as he should be back next season. However, he can be dropped in redraft leagues if there's no room to stash him.

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (elbow) might be shut down for the remainder of the season, according to Pat Ragazzo of Sports Illustrated. Ragnazzo reports that with the Mets' playoff chances starting to fade, the team is leaning towards shutting deGrom down for the remainder of the season while he continues to deal with right elbow inflammation. deGrom has been shut down since the All-Star break, going 7-2 with a 1.08 ERA, 0.554 WHIP and 45.1 percent strikeout rate over 92 innings in the first half of the season. While it's not official yet, managers should start preparing for the fact that deGrom might not pitch again in 2021.

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (forearm) had a check-up on Monday, and the results out of that appointment did not change his current two-week shutdown from throwing, according to Tim Britton of The Athletic. There were reports earlier on Monday that he would be getting examined again, but it appears there were no significant changes to his condition. deGrom has been sidelined since the beginning of July with forearm tightness, and at this point it's looking like we won't see him return to action until mid-September at the earliest. Managers should hang onto him in case he returns this season, as he can help down the stretch in the fantasy playoffs. However, managers should not rely too heavily on his return.