New York Mets place 2-time Cy Young winner Jacob deGrom on 10-day IL
The two-time National League Cy Young Award winner got hurt late in spring training and won’t throw for about a month, meaning he is likely out at least until June. The right-handed deGrom did not play in a game after July 7 last season, when he was sidelined by an elbow sprain in his pitching arm.
Tylor Megill was given the Game 1 start by new Mets manager Buck Showalter for Thursday night’s scheduled opener at the Washington Nationals.
In other moves by the Mets, left-hander Joey Lucchesi was put on the 60-Day IL as he recovers from reconstructive elbow surgery, right-hander Jake Reed went on the 10-day IL with a strained muscle in his left side, and lefty David Peterson was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse.
New York’s opening roster includes 14 pitchers, two catchers, seven infielders and five outfielders.