2:05 pm: The results were not worrisome, a source tells Anthony DiComo of MLB.com (via Twitter). That’s obviously great news for the Mets.
12:22 pm: The Mets have decided to send the first starter Jacob deGrom on an MRI on your sick back, manager Luis Rojas he told reporters, including Tim Britton of Newsday (Twitter link). deGrom left his appearance at summer camp yesterday after a single entry.
There is still no reason to be alarmed, to be clear. But it is not the best news to follow yesterday’s development. Sending deGrom for images indicates that the organization has a concern beyond the level of regular maintenance.
If all goes well and the MRI reveals minimal damage, there may still be a chance for deGrom to resume his march to Opening Day. But even the missed build-up opportunity poses a threat given the shortened second training period we are in. And the Mets will obviously want to exercise great caution with their best player.
