Matz (elbow) will be watched cautiously by the Mets during his outing Friday, Adam Rubin of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Matz left Saturday's game after experiencing elbow tightness in the sixth inning against the Braves. He completed a bullpen Wednesday, and has progressed without any setbacks to his elbow. Matz will be back on the mound Friday to face a Braves team that he allowed two runs against while striking out seven in his last outing.