Update (15:59 hours):
Jacob deGrom has to deal with a stiff neck and will not show up on Friday, Jon Heyman reports.
deGrom felt uncomfortable in the neck after his start against the Marlins on Sunday. It lasted through the entire week and happened to him during a bullpen session on Thursday.
An MRI did not reveal any structural problems, deGrom said. He was able to turn it around, but decided not to push it.
Walker Lockett will make his debut in 2020 and start in place of deGrom. Lockett has been on the injured list with a stiff back since opening time.
In nine appearances (four starts) in 2019, he recorded an 8.34 ERA with 16 strikeouts over 22.2 innings.
Original post:
According to sources, Mets is ace Jacob deGrom is shocked from his start last night against the Phillies.
Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports that deGrom will speak to reporters today at 3:45 p.m.
No word yet on why or who will replace him.
We will update as more details become available.
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