Plans for deGrom to return from Tommy John surgery in early August failed to manifest, but he logged three abbreviated starts in late September. Pitching with six days rest for each, deGrom surrendered only two earned runs in 10.2 innings, punching out 14 while issuing just one free pass. He averaged 97.3-mph on this four-seam fastball, with a max of 99.4-mph. Fear of missing out enters the chat. Including rehab, deGrom recorded 21.1 frames last season, with only 107.1 combined innings over the prior two years. This was his second Tommy John procedure, and deGrom has experienced shoulder issues as well. There is no right or wrong; rostering deGrom is a matter of risk tolerance, and being prepared in case he misses more time, though even if healthy, the veteran's workload will be tempered. Your team, your call. Read Past Outlooks