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Steven Matz is back, and could be precisely what the Mets need in different ways
Meet the Matz, once again. Steven Matz is making his first start on Sunday since July 5 against the Dodgers in Los Angeles, missing more than two months with a partially torn lat muscle on his left side. It’s only his third big league start – he’s 2-0 with a 1.32 ERA in 13 2/3…
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Matt Harvey says he knew about the 180 inning cap, not committing to pitching beyond Tuesday
Since Matt Harvey was diagnosed with a partially torn UCL in his right elbow, the club has made every last effort to accommodate his operation, recovery and pitching program. Last year, the club went against company policy to allow Harvey to rehab in New York as opposed to the team’s minor league complex, where everyone in…
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Scott Boras wants Matt Harvey shutdown at 180 innings, Mets proceeding with their plan
Matt Harvey has unquestionably made a successful return from October, 2013 Tommy John Surgery, going 12-7 with a 2.60 ERA in 166 1/3 innings in 2015, helping to lead the Mets towards their first postseason berth in nine years. But there’s been an on-going discussion about what Harvey’s innings limits might be in his first…
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Mets set weekend rotation, plan to skip Matt Harvey again in September
Terry Collins has decided how he will align his starting rotation for the club’s three-game series against the Marlins on Miami. Jacob deGrom will start as planned on Friday night, followed by Bartolo Colon and Steven Matz on Saturday and Sunday, respectively. Collins said they decided to start Matz on Sunday to keep Colon on regular rest.…
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Steven Matz will pitch Saturday instead of Noah Syndergaard
Steven Matz was activated from the 15-day disabled list on Tuesday afternoon, and Terry Collins said he will soon be inserted into the starting rotation. Collins said initially, the club will not go with a six-man rotation even when Matz is inserted into the mix. That likely means, as it’s been written on this site before,…
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