Matz allowed one run on three hits and struck out five over six innings in Thursday's Grapefruit League game versus the Yankees.

EDGE Analysis

The one run allowed by Matz came on a solo home run from Oswaldo Cabrera. Over 17.2 innings this spring, Matz has a 1.53 ERA, 0.74 WHIP and 17:3 K:BB. After knee and shoulder injuries limited the southpaw in 2022, his strong spring has a him poised for a bounce-back season. He's a lock for the Cardinals' rotation, though it's important to note he's only reached 150 innings three times in his major-league career.