What happened: The milestone came one week after right triceps fatigue ended deGrom's start after two innings. He entered that outing five strikeouts short and recorded three.
Why it matters: DeGrom becomes the ninth active pitcher in the 2,000-strikeout club. His pace was the fastest ever by a right-hander.
By the numbers: DeGrom recorded 2,000 strikeouts in 1,661 innings, 35 innings behind the MLB record pace.
What to watch: His next turn in the rotation will show whether he stays on schedule after last week's abbreviated start.