Mets' Jacob deGrom lasts one inning in return from DL

New York Mets starter Jacob deGrom returned from the disabled list Sunday but lasted just one inning against the Philadelphia Phillies, needing 45 pitches to record three outs.

The Mets announced that deGrom was removed because of his pitch count and not an injury. Philadelphia went on to win the game 4-2.

"I was kinda surprised honestly. I definitely would've liked to go back out there. The reasoning I understand, but who wants to pitch one inning as a starter," he told reporters.

The 45 pitches were deGrom's most in a big league inning, topping his 37 at a rookie in the first inning at Atlanta on July 2, 2014.

The Mets had placed deGrom on the disabled list with a hyperextended elbow, suffered May 2 against the Atlanta Braves during an at-bat.

On Sunday he extended his scoreless streak to 19 1/3 innings, the longest in the majors. Luis Guillormepinch hit for deGrom in the top of the second.

In his only inning Sunday, deGrom walked Cesar Hernandez, Aaron Altherr and Odubel Herrera to open the game, but struck out Rhys Hoskins, got Carlos Santana to ground into a forceout at home and struck out Maikel Franco to escape the threat.

"I felt fine, that's what was frustrating. Warming up felt great and my first pitch of the game I missed by four feet," he told reporters.

According to ESPN Stats & Information, since the earned run became an official statistic in 1913, deGrom is the first pitcher to start a game, pitch an inning or less, throw at least 45 pitches and not allow an earned run.

The right-hander is 3-0 with a 1.83 ERA this season. He was replaced in Sunday's game by Robert Gsellman.

The Mets optioned left-hander Buddy Baumann to Triple-A Las Vegas to clear a roster spot for deGrom.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.