Mets rookie starting pitcher Jacob deGrom will make his first career start Thursday against the Yankees in place of Dillon Gee, who was placed on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday.
deGrom was 4-0 with a 2.58 ERA and 1.28 WHIP in seven starts for Triple-A Las Vegas prior to his promotion. He is 21-11 with a 3.62 ERA and 1.28 WHIP in 58 minor-league starts in his career.