deGrom on family medical emergency list due to newborn's health

The New York Mets have placed right-hander Jacob deGrom on the league's family emergency list, according to multiple reports.

Stacy deGrom gave birth to the couple's first child Monday night.

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The 27-year-old deGrom has been battling a lat injury that has limited him to just one abbreviated start this season (six innings of one-run ball with six strikeouts).