DeGrom scratched, Latz starting – Yahoo Sports

Jacob deGrom, scheduled to start out on this afternoon’s recreation in opposition to the Philadelphia Phillies, has been scratched attributable to neck stiffness, it has been introduced. Jacob Latz will begin in his place.

Whoever used a monkey paw want on Latz being within the rotation must have their ass beat proper now.

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deGrom, who turns 38 in June, has had harm points previously, however this might at first look to be the type of one-off factor that occurs sometimes. The beats are saying that this isn’t considered something severe, and he may probably begin sooner or later within the six recreation street journey the staff is at present on.

The excellent news is that Jacob Latz was stretched out this spring as a part of his competing for a spot within the starting rotation, and with solely three relievers pitching on Thursday and an off day yesterday, the bullpen ought to be absolutely rested with everybody out there.