LOS ANGELES — Nothing like encouraging Jacob deGrom news to quell the disappointment of the Mets’ start to their Dodgers series.
DeGrom threw a bullpen session on Saturday at Citi Field, said general manager Billy Eppler. It was the first time the Mets ace got back on a mound since he learned in late March of the stress reaction on his right scapula. DeGrom threw 19 pitches, all fastballs, at moderate intensity.
The right-hander will continue to build up his progression on the mound with more bullpens. After that, his next step will be facing hitters in live batting practice, but he’s not there just yet. For now, the Mets will take any progress they can get from their ace, who last pitched in a major league game on July 7, 2021.
