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deGrom could return soon in relief role
- Updated: September 12, 2016
WASHINGTON — Jacob deGrom’s return to the Mets may happen imminently — and in an unfamiliar role. Should deGrom’s sore right forearm respond well to the 35-pitch bullpen session that he threw Monday at Nationals Park, the right-hander could appear as a reliever as soon as this week.
The Mets tentatively plan to use deGrom in relief at least initially, as he works back into game shape. He has appeared in a game just once since Aug. 24, throwing five ineffective innings in a Sept. 1 loss to the Marlins.
After that start, deGrom rested for seven days before playing catch for the first time on Friday. A day later, he threw a light 10-pitch bullpen session, followed by Monday’s more intensive 35-pitch session broken into two parts.
“I let it go a little bit,” deGrom said, noting that he threw …
