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Mets GM: We don't believe deGrom has a medical issue

Brad Penner / Reuters

The New York Mets are going to give right-hander Jacob deGrom some time off by skipping his next turn in the rotation, with the hope it may help fix an issue with the 28-year-old's mechanics, while also giving him some additional rest.

On Thursday, manager Terry Collins said deGrom looked like he was "getting run down," so the rest may be warranted. One thing not concerning the Mets is that their prized hurler has any kind of medical concern.

"At this point, we don't believe it's a medical issue," Mets general manager Sandy Alderson explained to reporters, including Anthony McCarron of the New York Daily News. "The last couple of starts, his ball hasn't moved as it typically does."

DeGrom has been awful over his last two starts, allowing 25 hits and 13 earned runs across 9 2/3 innings, allowing four home runs in the process, and although he doesn't want to miss his scheduled start, he's in agreement with the decision to do so.

"Of course, I want to be out there," deGrom said. "But these past few, I haven't helped the team very much. If it's in the best interests, then I think that's the plan we decided to go with."

New York hasn't confirmed who will make the start in deGrom's place, according to Collins.

Over the course of the season, deGrom owns a 7-7 record with a 2.96 ERA and 1.18 WHIP across 143 innings of work.

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