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DeGrom was diagnosed with right lat inflammation Tuesday and won't throw for a few days, but he won't be placed on the injured list, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

The 32-year-old was scratched from Tuesday's start with what was originally described as tightness in his right side, and an MRI apparently didn't turn up any significant issues. DeGrom's status for his next turn through the rotation this weekend against the Diamondbacks remains up in the air, but for now he won't be placed on the injured list. Miguel Castro is slated to start a bullpen game in deGrom's place Tuesday.

Carrasco (hamstring) is scheduled to make a rehab start Sunday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

Carrasco threw a six-inning simulated game Tuesday, so it appears as though he's built up to a starter's workload. The Mets could conceivably adjust their plans and bring Carrasco back to the big-league roster ahead of schedule given that Jacob deGrom is battling side tightness, but there's been no indication yet that they're considering such a move.

Stroman (hamstring) will make his scheduled start Wednesday against the Cardinals, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

Stroman left his start Friday against the Phillies with a tight hamstring but did not appear set for an extended absence. He even volunteered to throw on short rest Tuesday after Jacob deGrom was scratched with side tightness, so it looks as though there's little reason to worry about his health moving forward.

Kelly was placed on the injured list Tuesday for unspecified reasons.

The Diamondbacks didn't provide an injury designation or specify which injured list he was placed on, so the right-hander's return timeline remains unclear. If it's the COVID-19 injured list, Kelly can be activated as soon as he clears the league's protocols. The 22-year-old's availability for his next turn through the rotation Saturday against the Mets will remain up in the air until his status is updated.

Sanchez was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday.

Sanchez has been called up twice by the Phillies this season but has still yet to make his major-league debut. Both of his stints on the roster lasted just one day. Enyel De Los Santos's contract was recalled in a corresponding move.

Gausman's absence is expected to be a brief one, as he's been placed on the COVID-19 injured list merely due to the side effects of the coronavirus vaccine, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Gausman's turn in the rotation is due up Saturday, by which point the side effects will likely have subsided. The Giants have yet to officially confirm when he'll return to the roster, however.

DeGrom underwent an MRI on his tight right side Tuesday, the results of which have yet to be released, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports.

DeGrom was scratched from his scheduled start Tuesday against the Cardinals due to the injury, with the Mets electing to go with Miguel Castro to kick off a bullpen game instead. Reports indicate that the Mets believe he won't have to miss more than one start, but a clearer timeline should be available once the test results are made public.

Gausman landed on the injured list for undisclosed reasons Tuesday, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

The Giants didn't even specify which injured list Gausman was placed on, which typically means he's been placed on the COVID-19 injured list. Per Crowley, the expectation is that Gausman may be on the injured list simply while recovering from the COVID-19 vaccine shot, though that's yet to be officially confirmed. If that's all that's going on with the righty, he should be able to take his next turn in the rotation, which lines up to come Saturday against the Padres.

DeGrom was scratched from his scheduled start Tuesday against the Cardinals due to side tightness, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.

The Mets insisted that deGrom was fine when they pushed his start back from Monday to Tuesday, indicating that they simply wanted to give him an extra day to rest. It now looks as though the decision may have been injury-related, though it's possible the side issue didn't show up until Tuesday. Per Jeff Passan of ESPN.com, deGrom is only expected to miss one start. Miguel Castro will be the team's first pitcher in what looks like a bullpen game Tuesday.

Velasquez will remain in the rotation for at least one more start Saturday against Atlanta, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Velasquez carried a 6.57 ERA and 1.95 WHIP into his start Monday against Milwaukee, walking 18.3 percent of opposing batters. He wound up pitching a gem against the Brewers, striking out six and walking two over six innings while allowing just a single run on four hits. It's hard to trust the righty, considering his performances for most of the season (and for most of his career), but another strong start or two could make him at least somewhat interesting again.