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LEADING OFF: Trade deadline, Soto sweepstakes, deGrom return
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Mets' Jacob deGrom out as injury bug strikes again - Sports Illustrated
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No better time for Jacob deGrom's return to Mets
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DeGrom dazzles in return, bullpen costs Mets in loss to Nats - WTOP News
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Verlander earns 250th career win as Mets beat Nationals 5-2 after dealing Scherzer - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Mets waste Jacob deGrom's triumphant return in loss to Nats
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Jacob DeGrom strikes out 10; Mets down Nationals
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Mets vs Nationals Highlights: Jacob deGrom shines in return but bullpen allows three HRs in loss
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If Mets are in win-now mode, Tomas Nido should catch Jacob deGrom
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Definitely happy to be back out there,' New York Mets starter Jacob deGrom sharp in return, prepares for Atlanta Braves next - ESPN