Matz (3-5) allowed five runs in 5.2 innings Thursday, striking out six batters while yielding two walks and eight hits in a 6-4 loss to Colorado.

EDGE Analysis

All the damage to Matz came in the first two innings and both off the bat of Nolan Arenado, as he tagged the Mets starter for a home run, a double, and five RBI. On the bright side, he was solid once he got out of that mess in the first two innings. The five earned runs are the most he's allowed in any start this year, raising his season ERA to 3.68. Matz will take on the Pirates at home early next week.

Matz (finger) was confirmed as the starter for Saturday's game at Arizona, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Matz was supposed to start Thursday but had his start pushed back two days due to a blister on his middle finger, but apparently had no further issues. The left-hander will face a Diamondbacks team that is averaging over eight runs during their last eight games.

Matz had his start pushed to Saturday due to a blister on his middle finger, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Jason Vargas will pitch in Matz's place Thursday, while Matz will presumably take the mound two days later assuming the blister is no longer an issue. The 27-year-old Matz owns a 3.53 ERA across 12 starts this season.

Matz will make his next start Saturday against the Diamondbacks, Tim Britton of The Athletic New York reports.

EDGE Analysis

Matz was originally scheduled to start Thursday's series opener, but Jason Vargas will toe the rubber instead. There has been no word of any injury at this point, so he'll simply be afforded a couple of extra days of rest before his next outing. Matz owns a 3.53 ERA across 12 starts this season.

Matz (2-4) surrendered two runs on five hits and two walks while striking out seven over seven innings as he took the loss Sunday against the Cubs.

EDGE Analysis

Matz gave up both of his runs in the seventh inning, one on a steal of home and the other on a sacrifice fly. He's been pretty solid in his last three appearances, allowing just two runs over 16 innings of work. Despite a 2-4 record, Matz sports a 3.42 ERA and 1.23 WHIP with 48 strikeouts over 52.2 innings.

Matz (finger) will make his scheduled start against the Cubs on Sunday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

Matz played catch Thursday and had an uneventful bullpen session Friday, paving the way for his start against the Cubs. Assuming the finger issue doesn't crop up again, the Mets' left-hander should be fresh for the matchup with Chicago after throwing only 43 pitches during Tuesday's injury-shortened outing.

Matz (finger) felt well enough to play catch Thursday, James Wagner of The New York Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Matz exited Tuesday's start against the Braves with a slight strain of his left middle finger and remains questionable for his scheduled start Sunday against the Cubs. The left-hander playing catch is a good sign but doesn't indicate much for his Sunday availability. The Mets can ill afford his absence given the struggles of the back-end of the rotation and with Noah Syndergaard (finger) on the disabled list.

Matz was diagnosed with a slight strain of his left middle finger and it is unclear if he will be able to make his next scheduled start, James Wagner of The New York Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

The strain, which is near the knuckle, has rendered Matz day-to-day, and the Mets have yet to determine whether he will be able to start Sunday's game against the Cubs. New York has been ravaged by injuries and poor performances in the rotation of late, so they will likely turn to Matz if at all possible.

Matz left Tuesday's game against the Braves with discomfort in the middle finger of his left hand, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Matz allowed one hit and two walks with two strikeouts through three scoreless frames, but was examined and then removed after throwing his warm-up pitches prior to the fourth inning. Fortunately, the X-ray results came back negative, but the 27-year-old's status for his next expected start -- Sunday against the Cubs -- remains unclear.

Matz didn't factor into the decision in Friday's 3-1 win over the Phillies, allowing one run on five hits and four walks over five innings while striking out three.

EDGE Analysis

The left-hander threw only 54 of 95 pitches for strikes and walked more batters than he struck out for the first time in seven starts, but Matz was able to limit the damage and got taken off the hook for his fourth loss of the season when the Mets knocked Hector Neris around in the ninth inning. Matz will carry a 3.86 ERA into his next outing Wednesday at home against the Blue Jays.