Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Steven Matz has been "lights out" in spring training. Matz had a disappointing 2020 season with the Mets and was traded to Toronto in the offseason. The left-hander threw five innings of one-run ball against the Philadelphia Phillies last Saturday and has made a case for a rotation spot to begin the 2021 season. Matz has not allowed a single free pass this spring, which is notable after he had a 9.68 ERA that led to him being booted from New York's rotation ...

Toronto Blue Jays hurler Steven Matz completed three shutout innings against the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday afternoon. The lefty threw all of his pitches for strikes and was up to 95 mph with his fastball. Matz allowed just one hit and struck out three batters. In two starts spanning five innings this spring, he has yet to allow a run and has struck out six batters. Matz is coming off a nightmare 2020 season while with the Mets. He finished last year with a 9.68 ERA in nine appearances ...

New York Mets starting pitcher Steven Matz was traded to the Blue Jays on Wednesday in exchange for young right-handers Sean Reid-Foley, Josh Winckowski and Yennsy Diaz. Matz endured a brutal 2020 season that saw him post a 9.68 ERA over 30.2 innings, but the 29-year-old has shown flashes of success during his major-league career, and he's been emphasizing a changeup (18.6% swinging-strike rate in 2020) in recent seasons that should help provide him with additional strikeouts and boost his ...

New York Mets left-handed pitcher Steven Matz has been tabbed as the clubs starter Friday against Atlanta. Matz has battled both injuries and demotion throughout 2020, having posted an 8.63 ERA across six appearances (five starts). While Matz is a risky play in both DFS and season-long formats, his lone quality start this season came against the Braves on July 25 when he tossed six innings and allowed just two hits and one run. With Jacob deGrom (hamstring) currently day-to-day, Matz may be ...

New York Mets left-handed pitcher Steven Matz will not work out of the bullpen Wednesday against Philadelphia, primarily due to the fact that he could rejoin the clubs starting rotation this weekend versus Atlanta. Matz has made just one relief appearance since being removed from the starting staff due to the 9.00 ERA that he compiled in five starts. While his track record indicates that he should be able to flip the script on his 2020 woes eventually, Atlanta batters may see an increase in ...

New York Mets left-handed pitcher Steven Matz is expected back soon, per manager Luis Rojas, who revealed Friday that the southpaw should be activated off of the injured list in the coming days. Matz threw a bullpen session Friday, a likely indicator that a return is near after his stint on the IL due to left shoulder bursitis. Matz has been walloped this season with an 8.63 ERA across six appearances (five starts), losing his spot in the starting rotation. Despite that, New York would welcome ...

New York Mets left-handed pitcher Steven Matz and right-hander Dellin Betances both played catch off flat ground Friday, the first step on the comeback trail from their respective ailments. Matz landed on the IL on Sunday due to discomfort in his pitching shoulder, while Betances hit the IL on the same day due to discomfort in his right lat. The Mets are currently attempting to cover gaps in both their rotation and bullpen, with Betances absence particularly being felt at the back end of the ...

New York Mets left-handed pitcher Steven Matz was placed on the 10-day injured list on Sunday due to left shoulder discomfort. This move by the Mets comes a day after he exited Game 1 of Saturdays doubleheader against the Yankees following just one inning of relief. Irrespective of the injury which will now sideline Matz, the Mets had already opted to look elsewhere for starting rotation options due to Matz's season long struggles. On the season, Matz owns an 0-4 record to go with a woeful 8.63...

New York Mets left-handed pitcher Steven Matz exited Game 1 of Saturdays doubleheader against the Yankees following just one inning of relief due to what appears to be a left arm injury. Matz was making his first appearance in two weeks and just the third out of relief in his career. The plan was reportedly for Matz to piggyback starter Robert Gsellman, who left after four innings of work. New York has already opted to look elsewhere for starting rotation options, which has zapped Matz of any ...

New York Mets left-handed pitcher Steven Matz will not start either game of Sundays doubleheader against the Yankees with right-handers Rick Porcello and Seth Lugo getting the nod. Matz hasnt appeared in a game since Aug. 15, with manager Luis Rojas no longer tabbing him as a starter after posting a 9.00 ERA to begin the year. With no defined role in either the rotation or relief corps moving forward, Matz can be safely removed from all season-long rosters at this stage, with Lugo holding ...