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Mets: Jacob deGrom has elbow inflammation

Published Jun. 30, 2017 6:28 p.m. ET

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DeGrom allowed three runs in five innings during his start for the Mets on Thursday night

Mets right-hander Jacob deGrom is dealing with inflammation in his right elbow but does not have structural damage, Mike Puma of the New York Post reported.

Puma added that deGrom will likely miss his next start.

Mets manager Terry Collins suggested Friday that deGrom had a health issue. He just wouldn’t say what it is.

Collins was asked four separate times during his pregame press conference whether there was something wrong with deGrom, but wouldn’t give a clear answer.

DeGrom allowed three runs in five innings on Thursday night after having his start pushed back three days.

After exiting the game, he motioned for trainer Ray Ramirez, who followed him into the clubhouse.

When asked on Friday about deGrom, Collins was both vague and elusive.

On deGrom calling Ramirez over, Collins said “I learned a lot about it,” but noted he had nothing more to say.

Prodded further, Collins wouldn’t commit to deGrom being able to make his next start.

On whether there was anything beyond deGrom’s rhythm and location that was a problem on Thursday, Collins said “I have nothing to say at this time about Jake.”

The Mets were vague earlier in the week about what was ailing Neil Walker and that turned into season-ending back surgery.

That — and Collins’ comments — led many to believe there was something major going on with deGrom. Thankfully (if you believe the Mets), that isn’t the case.

DeGrom dealt with lat tightness earlier this season and it also took a while for his regular velocity to return.

Prior to the two-start stretch that resulted in his last start being pushed back, deGrom had been firing on all cylinders.

If deGrom misses another start or more, they’ll likely have to turn to either Sean Gilmartin or Gabriel Ynoa in the rotation.

With Matt Harvey done for the year and Zack Wheeler almost certainly done for the year, Robert Gsellman and Seth Lugo have joined the rotation.

As far as the amount of injuries the Mets have suffered, all you can do at this point is shake your head.

Every single one of the Mets’ young potential aces has dealt with an injury this season, including Steven Matz, who is still out due to a shoulder impingement.

For now, Noah Syndergaard — pitching through a bone spur — is now the last original starting pitcher standing, along with Bartolo Colon.

The Mets are only two games out of the second Wild Card and their schedule is incredibly easy the rest of the way, but roadblocks keep getting thrown in their way. It’s maddening.

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DeGrom allowed three runs in five innings during his start for the Mets on Thursday night

Mets right-hander Jacob deGrom is dealing with inflammation in his right elbow but does not have structural damage, Mike Puma of the New York Post reported.

Puma added that deGrom will likely miss his next start.

Mets manager Terry Collins suggested Friday that deGrom had a health issue. He just wouldn’t say what it is.

Collins was asked four separate times during his pregame press conference whether there was something wrong with deGrom, but wouldn’t give a clear answer.

DeGrom allowed three runs in five innings on Thursday night after having his start pushed back three days.

After exiting the game, he motioned for trainer Ray Ramirez, who followed him into the clubhouse.

When asked on Friday about deGrom, Collins was both vague and elusive.

On deGrom calling Ramirez over, Collins said “I learned a lot about it,” but noted he had nothing more to say.

Prodded further, Collins wouldn’t commit to deGrom being able to make his next start.

On whether there was anything beyond deGrom’s rhythm and location that was a problem on Thursday, Collins said “I have nothing to say at this time about Jake.”

The Mets were vague earlier in the week about what was ailing Neil Walker and that turned into season-ending back surgery.

That — and Collins’ comments — led many to believe there was something major going on with deGrom. Thankfully (if you believe the Mets), that isn’t the case.

DeGrom dealt with lat tightness earlier this season and it also took a while for his regular velocity to return.

Prior to the two-start stretch that resulted in his last start being pushed back, deGrom had been firing on all cylinders.

If deGrom misses another start or more, they’ll likely have to turn to either Sean Gilmartin or Gabriel Ynoa in the rotation.

With Matt Harvey done for the year and Zack Wheeler almost certainly done for the year, Robert Gsellman and Seth Lugo have joined the rotation.

As far as the amount of injuries the Mets have suffered, all you can do at this point is shake your head.

Every single one of the Mets’ young potential aces has dealt with an injury this season, including Steven Matz, who is still out due to a shoulder impingement.

For now, Noah Syndergaard — pitching through a bone spur — is now the last original starting pitcher standing, along with Bartolo Colon.

The Mets are only two games out of the second Wild Card and their schedule is incredibly easy the rest of the way, but roadblocks keep getting thrown in their way. It’s maddening.

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