Tue 9/2/14 6:43 PM

Matsuzaka received a cortisone shot Tuesday to treat his elbow inflammation, ESPN New York reports. Matsuzaka missed a month with the injury but returned after making three rehab appearances in the minors. He pitched twice for the Mets before getting shut down again. Dice-K is expected to join the Mets in Cincinnati and be available out of the bullpen Friday.