New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (48) attempt to return to the mound at Citi Field, Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

Mets ace Jacob deGrom throws live batting practice Wednesday

By Victor Barbosa | Last updated 6/29/22

It's been almost three months since New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom landed on the injured list with a shoulder issue. Wednesday morning brought another update on his ongoing attempt to return to the mound at Citi Field at some point this summer.

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.
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It was reported last week that deGrom could make his season debut "a few weeks" before the Aug. 2 trade deadline. deGrom's 2022 injury woes began in early April when he was scratched from a spring training start with the shoulder problem.

He went for an MRI -- which showed "considerable healing" -- later that month and has been working his way back since. deGrom made just 15 starts in 2021, with his final one coming in July, before he was shut down for the year due to an elbow injury.

Fellow ace Max Scherzer is also currently on the IL -- battling an oblique ailment. The first-year Mets starter has been limited to eight starts this season.

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