Jacob deGrom could be back with the Mets in late September

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The pitcher is slowly progressing from his right arm injury and there is still a chance that he will return this season.

The last time Jacob deGrom released was on July 7 (Getty Images)

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The last time Jacob deGrom released was on July 7 (Getty Images)

In the middle of a controversial week after the arrest of its general manager Zack Scott for driving under the influence of alcohol, the New York Mets received some encouragement this Saturday regarding the situation of their main ace, Jacob deGrom, who in a favorable scenario could be activated from the disabled list later this month.

And it is that the right-hander is 10 days away from being able to start bullpen sessions as part of his recovery from a discomfort in his pitching arm that has been out of action since the beginning of July. According to MLB.com reporter Anthony DiComo, the star pitcher continues to do well.

While the New York Mets are a long way from getting a postseason ticket, the return of Jacob deGrom This same season does not emerge as the primary for the metropolitan ninth, However, the pitcher is showing signs that his return could be completed before the next season.

Very close to a bullpen session

According to the DiComo report, the Mets pitching coach, Jeremy Hefner, noted the progress you are making Jacob deGrom in the process of recovering from the discomfort in his right arm that keeps him on the disabled list for 60 days, after being initially placed for 10 days.

The right-hander would already be throwing balls 75 feet away on flat ground, but the idea is that he can build the distance to 130 feet and then start bullpen sessions. In these next 10 days he should reach those distances, to continue advancing in his recovery.

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