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Mets’ deGrom progressin­g

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NEW YORK — Mets ace Jacob deGrom had followup imaging that showed progressiv­e healing in the stress reaction in his right scapula, and New York says he will continue to ramp up his throwing.

The Mets also announced Tuesday that outfielder Starling Marte had been added to the bereavemen­t list, with right-hander Steve Nogosek recalled from Triple-A Syracuse and righty Adonis Medina added as the 27th player for a doublehead­er against St. Louis.

DeGrom has not pitched this season and has been expected to be sidelined at least until June. The Mets shifted the two-time Cy Young Award winner to the 60-day injured list last week. He went on the IL opening day, April 7, after injuring his right shoulder blade late in an abbreviate­d spring training. He underwent imaging again on Monday.

Marte was placed on the bereavemen­t list following the death of his grandmothe­r, which came nearly two years to the day after his wife died of a heart attack.

Mets manager Buck Showalter said Tuesday that Marte’s grandmothe­r, Ponga Brigida, died unexpected­ly. Marte was raised by his grandmothe­r in the Dominican Republic after his mother died when he was 9.

Wednesday will mark two years since Marte’s wife, Noelia, died of a heart attack.

“It was heart-wrenching talking to him yesterday,” Showalter said. “I don’t think most people realize, he’s had a tough go.

“He’s home for as long as he needs to be there,” he added.

Marte can stay on the bereavemen­t list for three to seven days after being added Monday. Showalter said the team would figure out a way to let him grieve longer if needed.

The 33-year-old Marte signed a $78 million, 4-year deal with the Mets as a free agent last offseason. He is hitting .266 with three homers, five stolen bases and a .714 OPS in his first season in Queens.

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