Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Steven Matz returned to the mound for the first time since landing on the COVID-19 injured list on June 13, and there was certainly some rust to shake off in Wednesday's tilt versus the Mariners. He started off strong by retiring six of the first seven batters he faced, but the wheels came off in the third inning when he allowed four runs before exiting with two outs recorded in the frame. The left-hander finished the game with three strikeouts to no walks and ...

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Steven Matz cleared COVID-19 protocols and is scheduled to start Wednesday's game against the Mariners. He threw 60 pitches of live batting practice on Thursday and is all systems go for Wednesday's start. The 30-year-old owns a 4.26 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, and 75 strikeouts across 69 2/3 innings in 2021. Matz could be on a pitch count for his upcoming start, but fantasy managers can stream the Blue Jays left-hander in a favorable matchup against Seattle.

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Steven Matz has cleared COVID-19 protocols and has rejoined the organization. He is still currently on the injured list, but should be back on the active roster soon. Matz is expected to throw 60 pitches with Triple-A Buffalo on Thursday. The hope is that Matz will be able to rejoin the Jays early next week. He's a borderline guy in standard leagues, but should be able to help deep league managers.

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Steven Matz has tested positive for COVID-19. It's worth noting all follow-up testing came back negative and Matz remains symptom-free. However, Matz will need to be isolated for 10 days per MLB guidelines. He'll likely need a rehab start or some bullpen sessions before returning to the big league roster. Fantasy managers can expect Matz to be sidelined for a few weeks. There should be better options available in standard leagues, but deep league managers ...

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Steven Matz has been placed on the COVID injured list on Sunday. The left-handed starter is reportedly symptom-free and will undergo additional testing. The organization should give a better timetable once all the testing is completed. Jeremy Beasley has been recalled to take over Matz spot on the roster, but doesn't have much fantasy upside at all. Matz wasn't pitching well before this, but could still be worth holding in mixed or deep leagues.

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Steven Matz improved his record to 7-3 on Saturday as his club defeated the Red Sox 7-2. The lefty gave up just one run over 5 2/3 innings while allowing four hits and two walks with eight strikeouts in the 111-pitch outing. It was a solid start all around for Matz after a rough game versus the Astros last weekend, but he's been hard to predict when he's going to be on his game on any given night. He'll take a 4.26 ERA and 1.35 WHIP into his next scheduled ...

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Steven Matz wasn't his sharpest versus the Astros on Sunday, allowing four runs through 4 1/3 in the club's 6-3 loss. The southpaw started off on the wrong foot by serving up a homer to Jose Altuve to begin the game as he went on to allow eight hits with four walks and three strikeouts. Matz has had an up-and-down 2021 with several superb outings mixed in with games like these, so he's been hard to trust on a regular basis. Overall the 30-year-old has ...

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Steven Matz allowed four runs (two earned) through five innings pitched in Sunday's second game of a doubleheader versus the Indians. The left-hander was handed a 4-0 lead as he entered the bottom of the sixth, but he failed to record an out in the inning before handing the ball to Tyler Chatwood who allowed two of his inherited runners to come around and score. Matz didn't walk a batter and struck out four in the outing and now holds a 4.22 ERA and 1.27 WHIP...

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Steven Matz struck out 10 over 6 2/3 during the team's 6-2 win over the Yankees on Tuesday. The left-hander allowed just one run on six hits without issuing a free pass as he improved his record to 6-2 on the season. Matz has been a bit unpredictable on the mound this year with a handful of superb outings mixed in with a few blowups which puts his ERA at 4.29 for the season. His volatility makes him frustrating to own for fantasy, but he's a viable streaming ...

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Steven Matz gave up five runs over six innings to the Red Sox on Thursday as he worked a no-decision in the team's 8-7 loss. Despite not pitching overly well, he was actually in line for the win before Rafael Dolis blew a two-run lead in the ninth. Matz gave up a season-high 10 hits and issued a pair of free passes with four strikeouts as his ERA and WHIP rose to 4.69 and 1.38 respectively. The lefty shined in a few starts to begin the season, but his stats ...