Steven Matz
SP,RP - St. Louis Cardinals - IL15
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Steven Matz was cleared to resume throwing on Tuesday.
Fantasy Impact
Matz has been on the injured list since May 1 with a lower back strain. He had been "no throw" for the previous week after he received a pain injection and remains without a clear timetable to return.
Matz was placed on the 15-day IL Friday with a lower back strain.
Fantasy Impact
Matz has a 6.18 ERA through six starts with St. Louis this year. The lefty attempted to pitch through back tightness in his last start Tuesday against Detroit, but an MRI after the game revealed a strain. The Cardinals called up RHP Kyle Leahy from Triple-A Memphis to fill the spot on their 40-man roster.
Steven Matz is reportedly scheduled for an MRI on Thursday.
Fantasy Impact
Matz appeared to get banged up in his last start on Tuesday. There should be a further update on his status once he undergoes the MRI.
The Tigers and Cardinals game Monday has been postponed due to inclement weather.
Fantasy Impact
The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Tuesday. Fantasy mangaers should expect Kenta Maeda and Steven Matz to remain options to start on Tuesday.
Steven Matz struggled on Wednesday, allowing five earned runs on seven hits and three walks while striking out four over five innings in a 6-3 loss to the Athletics.
Fantasy Impact
This performance was a stark departure from his stellar early-season form, where he boasted a 1.80 ERA through his first three starts. The outing inflated his ERA and WHIP, raising questions about his consistency moving forward.