Steven Matz
P BOS
Sat 5/12/18 3:20 AM

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.

Steven Matz
P BOS
Sat 5/5/18 10:50 PM

Matz (1-3) took the loss Saturday against the Rockies, allowing one run on three hits and a walk across six innings. He struck out five.
EDGE Analysis
It was a tough-luck loss for Matz, as the 26-year-old certainly pitched well enough to win but was out-dueled by Chad Bettis, who tossed seven scoreless innings for the Rockies. The only run Matz allowed came from a Nolan Arenado first-inning homer, but it was ultimately enough as the Mets were blanked for the third time in four games. The right-hander was able to complete six innings for the first time all season, which is encouraging after his start was pushed back due to back stiffness. He'll carry a 4.23 ERA and 10.1 K/9 into his next start, which will come on the road against the Phillies.

Steven Matz
P BOS
Sat 5/5/18 6:40 PM

Matz (back) will make his scheduled start Saturday against the Rockies, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.
EDGE Analysis
Matz had his start pushed back due to back stiffness but is good to go Saturday. The southpaw has a mediocre 4.98 ERA through five starts so far this season, with a career-best 27.4 percent strikeout rate and a career-worst 10.5 percent walk rate.

Steven Matz
P BOS
Tue 5/1/18 4:40 PM

Matz says his back feels fine and doesn't expect any issues making his next start Saturday against the Rockies, Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Matz had his Tuesday start pushed back to Saturday due to back soreness, but he doesn't appear likely to miss any more time. The 26-year-old has a 4.98 ERA through his first five starts, though his 3.82 xFIP suggests that he's been pitching fine. He's walking too many batters at 10.5 percent, but his 27.4 percent strikeout rate is an encouraging sign.

Steven Matz
P BOS
Sun 4/29/18 8:13 PM

Matz (back) will make his next start Saturday against the Rockies, James Wagner of The New York Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Matz was originally scheduled to start Tuesday against the Braves, but the lefty will now have his upcoming start pushed back in order to buy him more time to rest his sore upper back. Noah Syndergaard will take the mound Tuesday in Matz's absence.

Steven Matz
P BOS
Sun 4/29/18 3:20 PM

Matz (back) said he felt good after completing a pre-start bullpen session Sunday, but it hasn't been determined whether the lefty will take the hill for Tuesday's series opener against the Braves, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.
EDGE Analysis
Despite posting a 6.39 ERA over his past three outings to put his rotation spot in jeopardy, Matz had initially been in line to start Tuesday, when his normal turn in the rotation was due to come up. Matz's back issue has since added a wrinkle to the Mets' plans, however, though the positive bullpen session suggests a trip to the disabled list probably isn't on the table. It will be up to manager Mickey Callaway to decide if Matz will pitch on regular rest Tuesday, or if it would be more prudent to move ace Noah Syndergaard up a day in the schedule. If Callaway opts for the latter measure, Matz likely wouldn't pitch again until a fifth starter is required Saturday against the Rockies in New York.

Steven Matz
P BOS
Sun 4/29/18 1:45 PM

Matz is suffering from back stiffness and it's unclear if he'll be ready to make his scheduled start Tuesday against the Braves, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.
EDGE Analysis
Matz will throw a bullpen session Sunday to gauge how his back is feeling. If he responds negatively, he'll likely be scratched from his next scheduled outing, in which case Noah Syndergaard will get the nod versus Atlanta.

Steven Matz
P BOS
Thu 4/26/18 12:02 PM

Matz will likely take the mound against Atlanta on Tuesday, though manager Mickey Callaway is not ready to confirm next week's starting rotation at this time, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Following Matz's latest start against St. Louis on Wednesday, Callaway implied that there would be discussions considering the southpaw's status moving forward, stating "we need to sit down and talk to Matz and figure out exactly how we can help him in that regard." Over five outings this season, Matz has logged a 4.98 ERA and 1.29 WHIP with a 26:10 K:BB in 21.2 innings. Expect him to pitch against the Braves on Tuesday, but there should be some confirmation this weekend.

Steven Matz
P BOS
Wed 4/18/18 10:46 PM

Matz (1-1) gave up three runs on three hits and a walk while striking out six over four innings in Wednesday's win over the Nationals. He did not factor into the decision.
EDGE Analysis
Matz had thrown just 74 pitches and had retired 10 in a row after giving up a three-run homer in the first inning, so the quick hook was a bit of a surprise. The 26-year-old hasn't provided much length in any of his starts, failing to go beyond 5.1 innings in all four. He still sports an impressive 10.7 K/9 though, so if he's able to consistently get deeper into games, Matz could be worth a look. He'll take his next turn in the rotation Tuesday against the Cardinals.

Steven Matz
P BOS
Sat 4/14/18 12:52 AM

Matz (1-1) picked up the win against Milwaukee on Friday, giving up four runs (three earned) on three hits, striking out five and walking two in the Mets' 6-5 win over the Brewers.
EDGE Analysis
After giving up just one unearned run to the Nationals in five innings in his last start, Matz wasn't lights-out against the Brewers but he pitched well enough to get his first victory of the season. It would be nice to see him pitch a little bit deeper into games going forward, but he still owns a respectable 3.77 ERA and a solid 1.19 WHIP ahead of his next start against the Nationals next Wednesday.