Matz (elbow) is slated to throw off the slope of a mound Sunday and is targetting a late May return, MLB.com's Anthony DiComo reports.

EDGE Analysis

This will be the first time he throws off an elevated surface since he was shut down with the flexor tendon strain. Other than Noah Syndergaard, who is day-to-day with biceps tendinitis, and Jacob deGrom, the Mets have struggled to get solid work from their starters, so a spot in the rotation should be waiting for Matz once he is healthy. Seth Lugo (elbow) is at the same stage in his recovery, but Matz is ahead of him in the pecking order.

Matz (elbow) is expected to start throwing off a mound in the coming days, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Matz having advanced to throwing long toss from 120 feet without incident, it looks like the Mets are ready to let him move on to the next phase of the recovery process. He's likely require multiple bullpen sessions of gradually escalating pitch counts before being cleared to face hitters in batting practice. After that, Matz, who has been out since late March with the elbow issue, would likely require multiple rehab starts in the minors before he's finally activated from the disabled list. While the news is certainly encouraging, the left-hander still looks to be two or more weeks away from rejoining the big club.

Matz (elbow) continued his throwing program and felt good afterward, Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News reports.

EDGE Analysis

The left-hander still seems to be a ways away from returning to the Mets rotation, but it seems like the progress he has been able to make has gone off without a hitch. It's unclear how much throwing Matz was able to partake in, but as long as everything goes as planned, he likely will continue to ramp up his throwing over the next week before resuming mound work.

Matz (elbow) is scheduled to begin a throwing program Wednesday, Marc Carig of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

Matz hasn't experienced any setbacks since the Mets shut him down in late March with a flexor tendon strain in his throwing elbow, so he'll receive the green light to start working his way back to active duty. It's expected that he'll be limited to long toss in the early stages of his throwing program before advancing to bullpen sessions, followed by facing hitters in batting practice. Given the multiple hurdles he still has to clear before the Mets activate him from the disabled list, Matz could still be several weeks away from making his season debut.

Matz (elbow) will be shut down for a few weeks before resuming a throwing program in late April, Kristie Ackert of The New York Daily News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Diagnosed with a strained flexor tendon in his left elbow Monday, Matz will essentially have to go through spring training all over again, which puts his potential return to the Mets rotation some time in May at the earliest. His recovery timetable should become clearer once he's able to resume throwing.

Matz (elbow) revealed Monday that the elbow injury he is dealing with has been diagnosed as a flexor tendon strain, Matt Ehalt of The Record reports.

EDGE Analysis

Matz was placed on the 10-day disabled list Sunday with the elbow issue. The 25-year-old is expected to miss the first few weeks of the season, so Zack Wheeler and Robert Gsellman will round out the Mets' rotation to begin the year.

Matz (elbow) was placed on the 10-day disabled list Sunday, Marc Carig of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

Matz is dealing with an injured elbow and is expected to miss the first few weeks of the regular season. He won't attempt to throw for another three weeks as part of his recovery. Zack Wheeler and Robert Gsellman will round out the Mets' rotation to start the year.

Matz (elbow) won't attempt to throw for another three weeks, MLB.com's Anthony DiComo reports.

EDGE Analysis

His MRI came back negative, but he still received a PRP injection, and is now a lock to open the year on the disabled list. Zack Wheeler and Robert Gsellman won the final two rotation spots, but both are overqualified to pitch at the back of a rotation, so the Mets can afford to be patient with Matz.

Matz (elbow) won't be ready for the start of the season, MLB.com's Anthony DiComo reports.

EDGE Analysis

He went for an MRI on his elbow Wednesday and regardless of the result, DiComo says Matz won't be ready for the start of the season, meaning he will start the year on the disabled list. Manager Terry Collins first mentioned Seth Lugo and Rafael Montero as potential replacement options, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports. This comes with the territory with Matz, as he always offers mid-rotation production when healthy, but is essentially a lock to miss time due to injury each year. Lugo is the most promising replacement option for fantasy purposes, as he boasts one of the best curveballs in the world.

The Mets want Matz (elbow) to throw an 80-pitch bullpen session before having him make a start, Matt Ehalt of The Record reports.

EDGE Analysis

The club said that they'd like to have Matz participate in said bullpen session either Wednesday or Thursday. However, considering he threw both Monday and Tuesday, it seems more likely that the workout will take place Thursday. If Matz is able to successfully complete the upcoming bullpen session, he'd reduce the likelihood of starting the season with a brief DL stint, so owners should monitor his status over the coming days.