Mets extend Jacob deGrom shutdown after setback Field Level Media 31 Jul 2021, 09:40 GMT+10 The New York Mets added a big piece to the playoff contention puzzle, acquiring Javier Baez on Friday, but lost an even bigger piece later in the day when they learned star right-handed pitcher Jacob deGrom would miss at least another month. Mets general manager Zack Scott told reporters Friday that deGrom has inflammation in his pitching elbow, but that there is no ligament damage. A report from MLB.com said deGrom, the heavy favorite for the National League Cy Young Award, suffered further inflammation in his right arm after a Thursday bullpen session.