Matz (shoulder) "imminently" will have surgery to remove bone spurs on his left elbow, but probably will avoid shoulder surgery, Adam Rubin of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Mets knew that surgery would be needed to remove the bone spurs on Matz's pitching elbow, but the fact that it seems like the young pitcher will not need an operation on his shoulder is great to hear. That being said, this news nullifies any chance that the left-hander could return this season, even if the chances were low before. The expected recovery time following Matz's elbow surgery is three months, so as long as everything goes without a hitch, the 25-year-old should be ready to go once spring training rolls around.

Matz (shoulder) likely won't appear in any games this week, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mere days after the Mets thought that Matz could return to the rotation, the left-hander now seems to be unable to appear for the rest of the regular season. Manager Terry Collins also stated that Matz will likely not start any games in the postseason, and that even an appearance out of the bullpen during the playoffs is still up in the air. If your league only runs during the regular season, it's probably safe to say that the 25-year-old won't be contributing any points until next season.

Matz (shoulder) will pitch out of the bullpen if he pitches at all again this season, ESPN.com reports. "Right now, if he's able to throw -- able to pitch -- maybe we'll put him in the 'pen and see if we can get him an inning here or an inning there to see how he reacts to it," manager Terry Collins said Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Renewed pain in the lefty's shoulder following a bullpen session earlier this week forced the Mets to scratch Matz from his scheduled start Friday. He has not been shut down -- in fact, Matz played catch prior to Saturday's game -- but he no longer has enough time to build up for a start during the regular season. Matz has never made a relief appearance in the major leagues.

Matz (shoulder) experienced a setback in his rehab and will not start Friday's game as planned, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Matz had a throwing session Thursday to make the final preparations prior to Friday's start, but the left-hander reportedly felt sore following the session, leading the Mets to pull him from his scheduled start. This setback comes at the worst possible time for the young pitcher, as it now makes a return to the Mets rotation prior to the postseason (and possibly even during the postseason) very difficult. He'll likely resume his rehab once his shoulder is feeling good again, but there's no telling if and when he might be able to get back to game action this season. No replacement has been announced for Friday's contest, but Gabriel Ynoa seems like a logical candidate to fill in.

Matz (shoulder) is the probable starter for Friday's game against the Phillies, MLB.com's Anthony DiComo reports.

EDGE Analysis

He looked good in Wednesday's bullpen session and threw "nice and easy," according to manager Terry Collins. The Mets will still have to officially activate Matz in advance of Friday's start, but it sounds like owners can pencil him in to take the ball in that favorable matchup against the Phillies. Considering he hasn't started a game since Aug. 14 and has been unable to go on a true rehab assignment, it's possible he won't be able to pitch deep enough Friday to qualify for a win.

Matz (shoulder) said Tuesday that he feels great and hopes to start Friday against the Phillies, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.

EDGE Analysis

Matz has been throwing bullpen sessions at the Mets' facility in Florida of late, and he's slated to throw again Wednesday. If that session goes off without a hitch, the left-hander could conceivably return to the rotation Friday as the Mets try to hold on to a Wild Card spot in the NL. If Matz is given the green light, it will be his first start since an Aug. 14 win over the Padres, in which he allowed just one hit while striking out eight over 7.1 innings.

Matz (shoulder) will throw a bullpen session Wednesday and could start for the Mets on Friday, Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

It was reported Sunday that Matz could rejoin the big league rotation this week, and a few more of the particulars have now been released. The Mets figure to provide an update on Matz's status after watching him throw Wednesday.

The Mets believe that Matz (shoulder), who has been throwing bullpen sessions in Florida, will be back in New York and available to pitch this week, Adam Rubin of ESPN New York reports.

EDGE Analysis

Matz, sidelined since his August 15 start, has thrown several bullpen sessions the past week-plus. Given what happened with Jacob deGrom, hold off on placing Matz in your active roster until it's confirmed he will pitch and it's just before game time.

Matz (shoulder) threw a bullpen session Saturday, ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The team will wait and see how Matz responds to Saturday's activity before settling on the next step for the lefty. Manager Terry Collins said Matz "had no complaints" after completing the session, and added that the hope is that Matz will be able to pitch in at least one more regular season game in preparation for the postseason.

Matz (shoulder) will throw a full bullpen session Saturday, Adam Rubin of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Matz threw just 20 pitches in his last bullpen session Wednesday, so he still needs to stretch out a bit before he's ready to return to the rotation. He hasn't appeared in a game since August 14, and as such, when he does return, expect Matz to be on a pitch limit. He was pitching very well before he went down, with four quality starts and a 34:7 K:BB over 31.1 innings in his last five outings.