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Mets' Jacob deGrom Getting Close To Throwing Off The Mound

Mets ace Jacob deGrom is getting close to throwing off the mound. While Brandon Nimmo (hamstring) could be nearing a return from the IL.

Pat Ragazzo

The Mets' ace is progressing nicely.

According to manager Luis Rojas, Jacob deGrom could potentially throw off the mound this week.

DeGrom has been playing catch from 120-feet away as he continues to make his way back from a UCL sprain/partial tear in his right elbow that has kept him out since July 7.

However, with 19 games left in the regular season, deGrom's chances of making it back this year are slim.

Regardless, Rojas is still optimistic that deGrom can make it back to toss an outing or two before the book closes on the 2021 season.

Nimmo Update

Mets center fielder Brandon Nimmo (hamstring strain) told reporters that he is hoping to return from the IL by the end of next week.

Nimmo is running at 90%, after straining his hamstring on September 4. As Rojas said, the Mets believe that Nimmo can rejoin the team this season.

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Pat Ragazzo is the main publisher and reporter for the Mets On SI site. He has been covering the Mets since 2018. Pat was selected as The Top Reporter & Publisher of the Year 2024 by the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) for outstanding leadership, dedication, and commitment to the industry. He has appeared on several major TV Networks including: NBC4, CBS2, FOX5, PIX11 and NY1; and is a recurring guest on ESPN New York 880 AM and WFAN Sports Radio 101.9 FM. Pat is also the Mets insider for Barstool Sports personality Frank "The Tank" Fleming’s podcast. You can follow him on Twitter/X and Instagram: @ragazzoreport.

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