deGrom throws `pen session, ready for live BP
(MLB.com New York Mets)

As he continues his quest to be ready for Opening Day, Jacob deGrom threw a 20-pitch bullpen session -- his first in nearly two weeks due to a bout of back stiffness -- early Friday morning at First Data Field. The next step for deGrom is to face hitters, which he expects to do Sunday in a live batting-practice session.