Here is the latest news and possible return dates for Mets players on the IL…
Joey Lucchesi (elbow)
The Mets placed Lucchesi on the 10-day IL on June 19 with left elbow inflammation.
Lucchesi pitched 5.1 scoreless innings against the Nationals on June 18, throwing a season-high 90 pitches.
Jacob deGrom (shoulder) * not on IL
DeGrom reiterated on Saturday that he thinks his shoulder injury was aggravated by a swing, and does not expect it to linger.
With his turn in the rotation scheduled for Monday, deGrom said the only way he wouldn’t pitch is if he “feels terrible [Sunday or Monday], which I don’t anticipate.”
The Mets’ ace did some throwing and running in the outfield prior to Saturday’s game, maintaining the same between-starts routine as he normally would.
Potential return date: Could start June 21
Brandon Nimmo (finger)
Nimmo has hit on the field and could begin a rehab assignment next week, Luis Rojas said on June 18.
Nimmo recently received “second and third” opinions on his finger injury, learning that he’s actually dealing with a small ligament tear (rather than a nerve issue) that should heal on its own.
Potential return date: Late June
J.D. Davis (hand)
Davis recently took dry swings, Luis Rojas said on June 18, with Rojas adding that the next step for Davis would be hitting baseballs.
Per Rojas, while there is no timetable for when Davis might begin a rehab assignment, things could develop quickly.
Potential return date: TBD
Jeff McNeil (hamstring)
Manager Luis Rojas said on June 17 after the team’s 2-0 loss to the Cubs that McNeil is expected back either June 19 in Washington, D.C., or June 20 back home “if everything goes accordingly.”
McNeil went 2 for 3 with a solo home run, groundout, double and walk June 18 for Triple-A Syracuse.
Potential return date: June 20 or 21
Michael Conforto (hamstring)
Conforto has gone 1-for-7 in two rehab starts with Triple-A Syracuse, starting on June 16.
The expectation is that Conforto will be able to return to the Mets at some point the week of June 20.
Potential return date: Late June
Carlos Carrasco (hamstring)
Carrasco has restarted his throwing program, Luis Rojas said on June 16.
Carrasco is throwing off flat ground, but has not yet advanced to throwing from the slope of a mound.
Mets acting GM Zack Scott said on June 11 that Carrasco recently had a PRP injection.
Mets president Sandy Alderson said on June 10 during an interview on MLB Network that he’s “hopeful” Carrasco will be able to return at some point between early and late July.
Potential return date: July
Dellin Betances (shoulder)
Betances was hit hard on June 16 during his second rehab outing for Low-A St. Lucie, allowing five runs on three hits while walking two and striking out none in just 1/3 of an inning.
He began his rehab assignment on June 13, pitching a scoreless inning while striking out two and walking one.
Betances has been out since April 7.
Potential return date: TBD
Noah Syndergaard (TJS recovery)
Syndergaard was shut down from throwing for six weeks on May 27 after an MRI revealed inflammation, but no structural damage.
After the six-week shutdown, Syndergaard will need to again build his arm strength up. Zack Scott said on June 11 that he’s still not throwing.
Mets president Sandy Alderson said on June 10 that Sept. 1 is a potential return date for Syndergaard.
Potential return date: Sept. 1
Johneshwy Fargas (shoulder)
An MRI confirmed that Fargas suffered a sprained AC joint in his left shoulder while crashing into the center field fence on May 24. He was placed on the IL on May 26.
Potential return date: TBD
Tommy Hunter (back)
Hunter was placed on the IL on May 21 due to lower back pain.
Zack Scott said on June 11 that Hunter’s back is still bothering him, and the team is trying to pinpoint exactly what’s going on.
Potential return date: TBD
Jordan Yamamoto (shoulder)
The Mets originally placed Yamamoto on the 10-day IL before transferring him to the 60-day lL on May 25 to make room on the 40-man roster for Billy McKinney.
Potential return date: Late July