Steven Matz P BOS Fri 6/24/16 11:15 PM
Steven Matz
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Matz revealed after Friday's start against the Braves that he has still been dealing with some tightness in his elbow, MLB.com's Anthony DiComo reports.
EDGE Analysis
Matz said after Friday's game that he felt fine, and manager Terry Collins did not seem overly concerned about Matz's health when asked, but it seems Matz may not be out of the woods with his elbow injury just yet, particularly with him being forced from Friday's contest after giving up six earned runs during the fifth inning. Matz is next scheduled to take the ball Wednesday against the Nationals, but the tightness in his elbow leaves his status uncertain until the Mets confirm their rotation for next week.
Steven Matz P BOS Fri 6/24/16 10:51 PM
Steven Matz
P BOS
Matz (elbow) allowed six runs on nine hits over 4.1 innings, but received no decision Friday at the Braves.
EDGE Analysis
Matz entered the fifth inning with an 8-0 lead and only needed to get through the fifth inning to be in line for a win, but he gave up six runs while only retiring a single batter, forcing his early exit. He's now failed to post a quality start in three of his last four outings, and his ERA is at 3.29. He'll make his next start Wednesday at the Nationals.
Steven Matz P BOS Fri 6/24/16 4:37 PM
Steven Matz
P BOS
Matz (elbow) has been confirmed as Friday's starter against the Braves.
EDGE Analysis
Any lingering doubt as to Matz's status was effectively put to rest with a successful bullpen session Wednesday, but the Mets will monitor him closely during Friday's outing. Matz reported experiencing some elbow tightness late in his last start, which helps explain the home run given up to Jeff Francoeur.
Steven Matz P BOS Thu 6/23/16 4:18 PM
Steven Matz
P BOS
Matz (elbow) will be watched cautiously by the Mets during his outing Friday, Adam Rubin of ESPN reports.
EDGE Analysis
Matz left Saturday's game after experiencing elbow tightness in the sixth inning against the Braves. He completed a bullpen Wednesday, and has progressed without any setbacks to his elbow. Matz will be back on the mound Friday to face a Braves team that he allowed two runs against while striking out seven in his last outing.
Steven Matz P BOS Wed 6/22/16 5:06 PM
Steven Matz
P BOS
Matz (elbow) said he felt fine after throwing a bullpen session Wednesday, Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Matz had reported elbow soreness in his last start but this is some positive news for the Mets. Matz is scheduled to start Friday's game and would have a great matchup with a offensively-challenged Braves lineup should he be ready to go.
Steven Matz P BOS Sat 6/18/16 11:49 PM
Steven Matz
P BOS
Matz experienced some elbow tightness in the sixth inning of Saturday's game against Atlanta, Adam Rubin of ESPN New York reports.
EDGE Analysis
Matz pitched well Saturday before leaving the game, giving up two runs on four hits and two walks while striking out seven and leaving the game with the Mets holding a 3-2 lead. Mets manager Terry Collins said he is unconcerned about the elbow.
Steven Matz P BOS Sat 6/18/16 11:23 PM
Steven Matz
P BOS
Matz (7-3) pitched six innings, allowing two runs, four hits and two walks while striking out seven in Saturday's game against the Braves. He did not factor in the decision.
EDGE Analysis
Matz turned the game over to the bullpen with a 3-2 lead, but that was quickly erased when Tyler Flowers led off the seventh with a homer against Jim Henderson, Matz's replacement. It was his ninth quality start of the season, and a nice bounce back from his unimpressive outing last time out against Milwaukee. He'll draw this same Braves team in his next start on Friday.
Steven Matz P BOS Sun 6/12/16 7:07 PM
Steven Matz
P BOS
Matz (7-3) allowed five runs, four of which were earned, on nine hits while striking out five over six innings to take the loss Sunday at the Brewers.
EDGE Analysis
Matz gave up three runs in the second inning, and by the time he left the contest, the Mets were trailing by five runs, leading to his third loss of the year. This was the first time in 10 starts that he's allowed more than two earned runs in a game, and his ERA now stands at 2.71. He'll make his next start Saturday against the Braves.
Steven Matz P BOS Tue 6/7/16 10:58 PM
Steven Matz
P BOS
Matz (7-2) allowed two runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out eight over five innings to take the loss in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Pirates.
EDGE Analysis
Although he pitched very well, Matz threw 101 pitches and had to be removed after five innings. Unfortunately, the Mets' offense came up small and only scored a single run in the contest, leading to the tough luck loss for the lefty. He's now allowed two or fewer runs in eight of his last nine starts, and he currently boasts a 2.69 ERA. He'll make his next start Sunday at the Brewers.
Steven Matz P BOS Mon 6/6/16 9:01 PM
Steven Matz
P BOS
Matz will pitch Tuesday due to the rainout, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Matz, along with all of the Mets starting pitchers, will be pushed back a day due to Monday's rainout. He will likely do battle with the Pirates' Jon Niese, who was also pushed back.