New York Mets pitcher Jacob deGrom's next start has been pushed back a day to Saturday due to a stiff neck, reports Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports.
The Mets are more than likely just erring on the side of caution. Matt Harvey will start tonight's series opener instead against right-hander Tanner Roark and the Washington Nationals. deGrom and Gio Gonzalez will square off on Saturday.
deGrom owns a 1.89 ERA, 0.84 WHIP and 30.6 strikeout percentage across 19 innings (three starts) this season.
Source: Rotoworld.com