Steven Matz SP STL Wed 6/30/21 5:31 PM
Steven Matz
SP STL
Matz (illness) was activated from the COVID-19 injured list to start Wednesday's game against the Mariners.
EDGE Analysis
The left-hander hasn't started since June 12 because he tested positive for COVID-19, and he'll rejoin the rotation after spending nearly three weeks on the shelf. Matz completed a 60-pitch live bullpen session Thursday and will be on an unspecified pitch count in his first start back.
Steven Matz SP STL Tue 6/29/21 4:32 PM
Steven Matz
SP STL
Matz (illness) will be on a pitch count in Wednesday's outing, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
EDGE Analysis
The lefty threw a 60-pitch live session Thursday, but apparently the Blue Jays aren't letting him start without limitations Wednesday following a stay on the COVID-19 injured list. There's yet to be any indication of what Matz's pitch limit will be.
Steven Matz SP STL Sat 6/26/21 6:50 PM
Steven Matz
SP STL
Matz will return from the COVID-19 injured list to start Wednesday against Seattle, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
EDGE Analysis
Matz tested positive for COVID-19 in mid-June. He's been able to throw while in isolation, however, and returned to the team to throw 60 pitches of live batting practice Thursday, so he shouldn't be on too much of a reduced workload in his return.
Steven Matz SP STL Thu 6/24/21 5:19 PM
Steven Matz
SP STL
Matz (illness) threw about 60 pitches in live batting practice Thursday and is expected to start during the Blue Jays' upcoming three-game series against the Mariners, which begins Tuesday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
EDGE Analysis
The left-hander has cleared the COVID-19 protocols and is on the cusp of rejoining the rotation after testing positive for the virus June 13. Matz figures to face minor workload limitations coming off the absence, but he should be able to reach 75-80 pitches after nearing 60 during Thursday's session.
Steven Matz SP STL Wed 6/23/21 4:55 PM
Steven Matz
SP STL
Matz (illness) will throw a bullpen session at his home Thursday, Mitch Bannon of SI.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Blue Jays were hopeful that Matz would be able to return from the COVID-19 injured list this week, but he'll require at least one more throwing session before he's cleared to return. The southpaw has continued to throw while he's been in quarantine after testing positive for COVID-19, and he was reportedly built up to 70 pitches during his most recent throwing session. If Matz is able to clear COVID-19 protocols in the near future, he could return to the rotation early next week.
Steven Matz SP STL Sun 6/20/21 8:40 PM
Steven Matz
SP STL
Matz could be available to return from the COVID-19 injured list this week if he's negative for the virus when he gets tested again Wednesday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.
EDGE Analysis
Since going into quarantine last weekend after testing positive for the virus, Matz has resumed throwing on his own in attempt to remain stretched out for starting duty while he's on the IL. Matz has reportedly built up to 70 pitches in his most recent throwing session, so he could be an option to make his return to the rotation as soon as Wednesday in Miami if he clears all COVID-19-related protocols.
Steven Matz SP STL Mon 6/14/21 4:50 PM
Steven Matz
SP STL
Matz has tested positive for COVID-19, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.
EDGE Analysis
Matz was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Sunday due to an inconclusive test, but the team confirmed Monday that his test came back positive. While the southpaw is currently asymptomatic, he'll need to spend time away from the team as a result. It's not yet clear who will take Matz's place in the rotation in the near future.
Steven Matz SP STL Sun 6/13/21 12:53 PM
Steven Matz
SP STL
Matz was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Sunday because of an inconclusive test, Mike Wilner of the Toronto Star reports.
EDGE Analysis
The southpaw will undergo additional testing. If his tests come back negative, he should be able to make his next start, which is expected to come Thursday against the Yankees. Jeremy Beasley was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo in a corresponding roster move.
Steven Matz SP STL Sat 6/12/21 9:42 PM
Steven Matz
SP STL
Matz (7-3) earned the win Saturday against the Red Sox after tossing 5.2 innings of one-run ball, giving up four hits and two walks while fanning eight.
EDGE Analysis
Matz bounced back from an ugly outing the last time out and while he couldn't clinch what would've been his fifth quality start of the season, he still looked solid on the mound. The left-hander has given up two or fewer runs in four of his last six contests and is projected to make his next start next week at home against the Yankees.
Steven Matz SP STL Sun 6/6/21 4:53 PM
Steven Matz
SP STL
Mats (6-3) allowed four runs on eight hits and four walks in 4.1 innings in a loss to Houston on Sunday. He struck out three.
EDGE Analysis
Sunday marked the second time in four starts Matz allowed 10 or more baserunners. This was also just the second appearance where he allowed multiple home runs, as Jose Altuve and Chas McCormick each hit a solo shot off the southpaw. Matz has a 4.50 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 67:19 K:BB across 64 innings this season. He lines up for a tough matchup in Boston next weekend.