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NEW YORK -- Mets right-hander Jacob deGrom?had a precautionary MRI on Friday, one day after experiencing forearm soreness during a third straight start in which he has struggled.The team said there is no structural damage to his throwing arm. He will take anti-inflammatory medication and resume throwing when the discomfort subsides.DeGrom is expected to miss Tuesdays start at Cincinnati.Honestly, I wasnt really that worried about it, deGrom said. It got a little stiff last night. I thought Id be all right. When we did a precautionary MRI, it showed a little inflammation. But I think that might be from having bad mechanics -- my arm is dragging, and it just caused it to flare up a little bit. Its nothing bad. Something flared up in there, and I think they want to be safe with it and not risk anything. Its comforting that we did get a look at it and theres nothing wrong.Asked if he is certain he will pitch again this season, deGrom replied: Im pretty certain Ill be back out there.Manager Terry Collins nevertheless said he was concerned.I actually called the trainer two times today trying to get a report when they were at the doctor, Collins said. Thats about as pins and needles as I can get. I needed to know, because I didnt like the sound of it last night. I didnt like what I heard. Were very lucky that its nothing more than what it is.During Thursdays start against the visiting?Miami Marlins, deGrom motioned for trainer Ray Ramirez as he departed the game and headed to the clubhouse.DeGrom acknowledged to media after the outing he did not feel great but insisted he was OK and seemed to spin the comment as though he were referring to his mechanics.DeGrom allowed three runs on six hits and a season-high-matching four walks in the five-inning, 102-pitch outing against Miami -- a 6-4 Mets loss.He had allowed 13 runs and 25 hits in 9 2/3 innings over his previous two outings. That had prompted Collins, suspecting fatigue, to skip deGroms turn Monday.Collins had initially planned to slot deGrom back into the rotation Friday against the Washington Nationals, but he was moved up a day to face the Marlins when Steven Matz had continued difficulty with a rotator-cuff impingement, and the Mets aborted having the southpaw return from the disabled list.DeGrom has allowed 40 baserunners and recorded 44 outs in his past three starts.Despite hanging in the National League wild-card race, the Mets have been decimated by injuries. Second baseman Neil Walker on Thursday became the latest Met to be lost for the season when he committed to having surgery to repair a herniated disk in his lower back that had deprived him of the feeling in a toe.In an unforeseen development, considering how pitching-blessed they were to open the season, the Mets already are using rookies Seth Lugo and Robert Gsellman in the rotation. Any absence for deGrom could prompt them also to consider Gabriel Ynoa, Rafael Montero or Logan Verrett.Montero had a spot start for deGrom on Monday against the Marlins and tossed five scoreless innings, although Montero also walked six batters and threw 100 pitches.The only healthy established starting pitchers available are Noah Syndergaard and Bartolo Colon. In addition to Matzs shoulder woes, Matt Harvey underwent season-ending surgery in July to address thoracic outlet syndrome. And Zack Wheeler is no longer expected back in 2016 after his latest setback in his rehab from Tommy John surgery. Wheeler was diagnosed two weeks ago with a flexor muscle strain. Even Syndergaard is pitching with a bone spur in his elbow, although the Mets have suggested it will not need to be surgically removed.Matz is due to resume throwing on Monday at the Mets complex in Port St. Lucie, Florida.Penguins Jerseys 2019 . 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The 27-year-old Scrivens will be joining his third NHL club since signing with the Toronto Maple Leafs as a free agent in 2010. The move also reunites with him with head coach Dallas Eakins from their time together with the American Hockey Leagues Toronto Marlies.RALEIGH, N.C. -- The Carolina Hurricanes end a five-game homestand Sunday against a team that put them in a bad mood at the start of the season.Across the past month, the Hurricanes figure theyve become a different team since the season-opening loss to the Winnipeg Jets.Its a good redemption game for us, Hurricanes center Jordan Staal said. I think weve learned a lot since that game. Weve done a good job of finding ways to win as of late.When the Jets visit, the game will mark the return to Raleigh for coach Paul Maurice, who had two different stints as coach of the Hurricanes.Maurices team won the Oct. 13 season opener with a 5-4 overtime decision at home, rallying from a three-goal deficit in the final 15 minutes in the third period.We all remember what happened in game one (of the season) and we can use that as motivation, Carolina goaltender Cam Ward said.The outcome turned into a bad memory, though there were positive aspects to a degree for the Hurricanes.A lot of it went the way we wanted, Carolina coach Bill Peters said of last months opener. Weve got to clean up some details. ... Were a much different team now, a better team. We should have a little bit of revenge on our mind.Trying to tack on to a three-game winning streak is also part of Sundays motivation for the Hurricanes, whove defeated Washington, San Jose and Montreal.Weve been beating the top teams in the league and were feeling comfortable with our team, center Victoor Rask said.ddddddddddddThis is a chance for the Hurricanes to extend momentum.Getting that last win here on the homestand is very, very important, defenseman Ron Hainsey said. Sundays game is one we have to be ready for right off the hop.Ward will be in the net again, with Peters saying hes keeping the lineup that has produced.I just feel like Im in a rhythm. Just comfortable and confident with what Im doing, Ward said. Were building some momentum here at home and its important that we respond.This will be the Jets third stop on a five-game road trip. The lost their second game in a row by dropping a 4-1 decision to the Boston Bruins on Saturday night.With a quick turnaround from the game in Boston, Maurice said the plan is to split the goaltending duties, meaning it would be Connor Hellbuycks turn Sunday.Meanwhile, the Jets are anxious to see improved results on power plays. The Jets were 0-for-4 on Saturday night.Weve put a lot of pucks at the net, Maurice said. Were working on other pieces of it.Sundays game will be the fifth in eight days for the Jets.Weve had a pretty hard schedule, said right winger Nikolaj Ehlers, who has had a strong November. For me, its a learning phase. Its exciting to play this much, this is what you want. I feel good out there right now and hopefully I can keep building this. ' ' '