Jacob deGrom Strikes Out 10, Allows Two Homers Wednesday
3 years agoNew York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom allowed multiple home runs (two solo shots) for the first time this season on Wednesday in Game 1 of a doubleheader against the Milwaukee Brewers, but he also struck out 10 in seven effective innings to become the second-fastest pitcher to reach 1,500 strikeouts in a career. deGrom has been more human in his last three starts (3.15 ERA) after going 7-2 with an 0.50 ERA in his first 12 starts. Since he only threw 85 pitches in the game and has no plans to pitch in next week's All-Star game, the Mets are debating whether to use him on short rest for a shorter start this Sunday against the Pittsburgh Pirates that would take the place of a bullpen session. It sounds crazy to say it, but deGrom won't be a recommended DFS play on Sunday if he gets the nod, since he's unlikely to log a full starter's workload.
Source: MLB.com - Anthony DiComo
Source: MLB.com - Anthony DiComo