Matz gave up three runs on three hits and five walks while striking out eight over six innings in a no-decision against the Dodgers on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

He managed to turn in a quality start in his third outing of the season, but Matz was playing with fire with five free passes and two home runs allowed. The lefty managed to work around baserunners thanks in large part to the strikeout -- his eight strikeouts exceeded his total from his first two starts combined (six). Matz lines up for a road start against the Marlins his next time out.

Matz (1-1) allowed four runs on eight hits -- including three home runs -- while striking out four over seven innings in Friday's 7-2 loss to the Nationals.

EDGE Analysis

He only made a few mistakes on the evening, throwing 66 of 100 pitches for strikes, but the Nats made the lefty pay for every one. Things won't get much easier for Matz in his next start Thursday on the road against the Dodgers.

Matz (elbow) allowed one run on five hits and one walk while striking out two batters over seven innings in a win over the Braves in Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader.

EDGE Analysis

The strikeout total was low, but it goes down as a highly successful 2017 debut for Matz nonetheless. He retired 15 of the first 17 batters he faced and was efficient throughout the outing, needing 98 pitches to complete the seven frames (67 strikes). A tough test awaits Matz next week in the Nationals, but the early returns are looking promising for those who stashed the lefty as he worked his way back from an elbow injury.

Matz (elbow) will start the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Braves, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

It was confirmed earlier this week that Matz would start one of the Saturday games, and with the corresponding move of Matt Reynolds heading to Triple-A Las Vegas, Matz is set to join the roster and hit the bump for game two against Atlanta. The southpaw has been out since September of last season, and is ready to roll after completing four rehab starts over the past month.

Matz (elbow) has been named the starter for one of the Mets' games Saturday against the Braves, Matt Ehalt of The Record reports.

EDGE Analysis

No word has been revealed on which game of the doubleheader Matz will toss, but it confirms a previous notion that he'd be ready for action this weekend. This likely will line him up to face a starter from the Braves' Triple-A affiliate, although official word on that front has yet to come forth. This news, paired with the upcoming activation of Seth Lugo (elbow) also likely means that Tyler Pill and Robert Gsellman will lose their rotation spots.

Matz (elbow) is scheduled to come off the disabled list and rejoin the Mets rotation either June 10 or June 11 against the Braves, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Manager Terry Collins confirmed Saturday that Matz wouldn't require any further rehab starts with Triple-A Las Vegas after the lefty tossed 90 pitches and allowed five runs over 4.1 innings earlier that day. While injuries have dogged Matz throughout his career, he's been a fantasy asset when healthy, churning out a 3.16 ERA and 163 strikeouts over 168 MLB innings. Matz, who has been sidelined all season with elbow soreness, isn't expected to face any limits with his pitch count upon rejoining the Mets. With Matz and Seth Lugo (elbow) both set to come off the disabled list next weekend and take back rotation spots, Robert Gsellman and Tyler Pill will either move to the bullpen or head to the minors.

Matz (elbow) is tentatively scheduled to rejoin the Mets' rotation next weekend provided that his final rehab appearance goes without a setback, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Saturday is a significant day for the Mets' rotation plans as both Matz and Seth Lugo (elbow) will take the hill for rehab outings. Matz is coming off his strongest rehab start to date, shutting down the Padres' Triple-A affiliate with eight strikeouts over 5.0 scoreless frames. Provided he makes it through Saturday's outing unscathed, Matz should get the start for the evening installment of the Mets' doubleheader against the Braves on June 10.

Manager Sandy Alderson said Matz (elbow) will need at least one more minor-league rehab start before rejoining the Mets, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Alderson noted the Mets' upcoming schedule (two off-days next week) along with a desire to build up Matz's pitch count as reasons for extending his rehab assignment. The 26-year-old tossed 73 pitches across five scoreless innings in his last rehab appearance, so if all goes well in his next appearance, he could rejoin the Mets' rotation sometime next week. Robert Gsellman is expected to slide to the bullpen once Matz is activated.

Matz fired five perfect innings Sunday while striking out eight in a rehab start for Triple-A Las Vegas.

EDGE Analysis

Making the outing even more impressive was the fact that it came in a day game at Cashman Field, a notorious hitter's park. Matz threw 50 of his 73 pitches for strikes, and while the Mets haven't yet announced their plans for the left-hander, his next start seems almost certain to come in the majors. If he stay on schedule, he could take the mound Friday at home against the Pirates, although a Saturday start in place of Robert Gsellman also seems plausible.

Matz (elbow) is likely to receive another rehab start at Triple-A Las Vegas before returning from the 10-day disabled list, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Mets had been entertaining the idea of activating Matz over the weekend had he pitched well during his start for Las Vegas on Tuesday, but the left-hander was beaten up for five runs on five hits over four innings, effectively putting the kibosh on that plan. Matz didn't report any issues with his elbow following the rehab outing, so if he's able to find more success his next time out with Las Vegas, he could make his subsequent start with the Mets.