Jacob deGrom leaves game with hyperextended right elbow

Jacob deGrom was forced to leave his start on Wednesday after four innings due to an injury to his pitching arm.

After leaving the field following the fourth inning, deGrom went down the tunnel to the clubhouse and reportedly looked upset.

Jacob deGrom is departing this game after just four shutout innings. He went to the clubhouse tunnel following his last half-inning and looked upset. Stay tuned. #Mets

— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) May 3, 2018

The New York Mets later announced a hyperextended right elbow was the reason for deGrom not returning to the team’s game against the Atlanta Braves

Jacob deGrom left tonight’s game with a hyperextended right elbow.

— New York Mets (@Mets) May 3, 2018

deGrom had a strong outing prior to his exit. During his four innings of work he surrendered two hits, no runs, and had six strikeouts.

If deGrom is forced to miss a start (or more), a possible candidate to replace him in the starting rotation could be Matt Harvey, who was recently moved to the bullpen.