The latest in a series of arm injuries suffered by Mets starting pitchers has struck Jacob deGrom, who will miss his next start due to forearm tightness and elbow inflammation. Manager Terry Collins and pundits surmise the Mets’ 2015 World Series is to blame for this year’s rash of injuries. Could that be true?
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Matz Shoulder and Elbow Issues Directly Related
Steven Matz has been pitching nearly the entire season with an elbow issue — going back to the forearm tightness he experienced way back in early May. The forearm tightness evolved into a bone spur in his elbow, and, most recently, shoulder discomfort developed. Mets management and team doctors would like you to believe the shoulder and elbow problems are not related, but that is absolutely, positively, not the case.
Mets Pitching Prospect: Steven Matz
Steven Matz has endured one of the most stressful and unexpected journeys of any player in the New York Mets farm system. Selected in the 2nd round in the 2009 MLB Draft, it’s taken Matz four years to pitch in full-season ball. But he’s finally here. After Tommy John surgery and two years of rehab, … Read more
Mets Sign Steven Matz
The Nationals signed their Stephen, and the Mets got their Matz. In one of the few “feel good” stories of 2009 for the Mets, local pitcher Steven Matz signed a pro contract with the team just minutes before the midnight deadline. No word yet on whether he’ll be assigned to the Brooklyn Cyclones or elsewhere. … Read more
Matz, Comebacks, and New Uniforms
Alex Nelson at MetsGeek has a nicely detailed, must-read rundown on the Mets’ draft picks, including which remained unsigned — including top pick Steven Matz (today is the deadline). Included also is an intriguing summary on #5 pick Damien Magnifico : Magnifico has a great arm, quick, but he’s extremely raw. He can throw 97, … Read more
Steven Matz Update
The update on Mets’ top draft pick Steven Matz is … that there is no update. Matz, selected in the second round and #72 overall, has reported to freshmen orientation at Coastal Carolina, still waiting to receive an offer from the Mets. Before you get yourself into a tizzy wondering about the holdup, it’s likely … Read more
Mets Draft Steven Matz of Ward Melville
The Mets did not own a first-round pick in this year’s amateur draft, having surrendered it to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in return for signing Francisco Rodriguez. However, they drafted a first-round talent with their late second-round (72nd overall) choice: local boy Steven Matz of East Setauket, NY. Matz is a rangy, 6’3″, … Read more