Jacob deGrom's long-awaited return could vault Mets from contender to World Series favorites

DeGrom, who has not pitched in over a year, will join Max Scherzer to finally form the Mets' dream 1-2 in the rotation

8/2/2022, 1:00 PM
Jul 24, 2022; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (20) celebrates with right fielder Starling Marte (6) and shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) after hitting a three run home run during the sixth inning against the San Diego Padres at Citi Field. / Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 24, 2022; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (20) celebrates with right fielder Starling Marte (6) and shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) after hitting a three run home run during the sixth inning against the San Diego Padres at Citi Field. / Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
Jacob deGrom during a rehab start for the St. Lucie Mets / Nigel Cook/News-Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK
Jacob deGrom during a rehab start for the St. Lucie Mets / Nigel Cook/News-Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK

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