Steven Matz SP STL Fri 6/28/24 3:13 PM
Steven Matz
SP STL
Matz (back) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Friday.
EDGE Analysis
The Cardinals had to clear up a spot on the 40-man roster for Gordon Graceffo to be called up and opted to push Matz to the 60-day IL to create the opening. Considering Matz was put on the injured list May 3, his move to the 60-day injured list won't impact his timeline for return. The 33-year-old was shut down from throwing for two weeks June 22.
Steven Matz SP STL Sat 6/22/24 12:50 PM
Steven Matz
SP STL
Matz (back) suffered a setback during his rehab process and will be shut down from throwing for the next two weeks, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Matz reported soreness in his back after making his last rehab start Sunday, and the issue will now push his return date back even further. The lefty will have to restart his throwing program once his no-throw period is over, and the Cardinals estimate that he could return within 4-to-6 weeks in a best-case scenario.
Steven Matz SP STL Tue 6/18/24 6:13 PM
Steven Matz
SP STL
Matz experienced soreness following Sunday's rehab start and will receive a second opinion on his lower-back strain in the next few days, Lynn Worthy of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
EDGE Analysis
The left-hander initially suffered the injury during his start in Detroit on April 30. Prior to the aggravation, he was closing in on his return to the Cardinals, as Sunday was his third rehab start. It's unclear how much longer Matz will be sidelined, but there should be more clarity once he's further evaluated.
Steven Matz SP STL Thu 6/13/24 1:13 PM
Steven Matz
SP STL
Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said Matz (back) will make the third start of his rehab assignment Sunday with Double-A Springfield, John Denton of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
In his most recent outing Tuesday with Springfield, Matz surrendered five unearned runs on three hits and one walk while striking out three over 1.2 innings. After Matz tossed 35 pitches Tuesday, Marmol said that the veteran lefty is in line to throw approximately 50 pitches Sunday. The Cardinals are aiming for Matz to build up to the 75-to-80-pitch mark before he returns from the 15-day injured list, so he'll presumably need at least one more rehab start after Sunday to get fully stretched out.
Steven Matz SP STL Sat 6/8/24 4:38 PM
Steven Matz
SP STL
Matz (back) will start Tuesday for Double-A Springfield, John Denton of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Matz was able to get through two shutout innings on 24 pitches during his first rehab start at Triple-A on Thursday. Manager Oli Marmol said Saturday that the 33-year-old southpaw will build up to 40 pitches in his upcoming start, and the team will aim to get him up to about 75-80 pitches before returning him to the big-league rotation, making it likely he'll require at least one more rehab start after Tuesday.
Steven Matz SP STL Wed 6/5/24 10:05 AM
Steven Matz
SP STL
Matz (back) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Memphis on Thursday, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
EDGE Analysis
Recovering from a protruding disc in his lower back, Matz was cleared for a rehab start after completing two high-intensity bullpen sessions. He is slated for 40-to-45 pitches Thursday, so he will need at least one additional rehab start before rejoining the Cardinals' rotation. A mid-June return is on the table if Matz doesn't have any hiccups.
Steven Matz SP STL Sat 6/1/24 5:12 PM
Steven Matz
SP STL
Matz (back) will throw a full-intensity bullpen Monday and could get sent on a minor-league rehab assignment if the bullpen session goes well, John Denton of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Monday's bullpen session will be Matz's third since he hit the IL with a back injury. The southpaw has missed a full month of action and would likely need a couple of rehab starts before returning to the Cardinals' active roster. In the meantime, Andre Pallante is set to fill Matz's spot in the rotation.
Steven Matz SP STL Fri 5/31/24 4:36 PM
Steven Matz
SP STL
Matz (back) will throw another bullpen session Friday, John Denton of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Matz threw a light bullpen session Wednesday, which evidently went well. It's not clear whether he'll throw with more intensity Friday, but it would appear he's taking baby steps in the right direction. Andre Pallante is currently filling in for Matz as the Cardinals' fifth starter.
Steven Matz SP STL Mon 5/27/24 2:45 PM
Steven Matz
SP STL
Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said Monday that Matz (back) will throw a "light" bullpen session Wednesday, John Denton of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Matz began playing catch last week following a pair of pain-killing injections in his lower back and he's almost ready to try things from the bump with low intensity. The left-hander still looks to be several weeks away from a potential return.
Steven Matz SP STL Tue 5/21/24 8:10 PM
Steven Matz
SP STL
Matz (back) was cleared to resume playing catch Tuesday, Lynn Worthy of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
EDGE Analysis
Matz has been shut down from throwing since receiving a second pain-killing injection in his lower back May 12. The Cardinals haven't set a return timeline for the 32-year-old lefty, though a clearer picture may emerge once he gets back to throwing off a mound.