In his first Spring start, Jacob deGrom showed decreased velocity, and he got hit around a bit. Today, deGrom will miss his start with back stiffness.  

Take a deep breath. It’s still only Spring Training. The season is still about a month away. There is time for him to rest and improve. Even if he’s not ready right alway, there’s a lot of off days early in the season that the Mets can navigate April without deGrom if needed. However, that’s jumping the gun. It’s just one day. Relax. Just keep your composure: