NEW YORK (AP) Steven Matz is tentatively scheduled to return to the New York Mets’ injury-ravaged rotation Friday night.
The left-hander threw a bullpen Wednesday at Citi Field, and manager Terry Collins says he is confident Matz will be able to start against Philadelphia. But before committing to him, the team will wait to see how Matz feels Thursday.
If he does take the ball, the rookie will likely be limited to around 50-60 pitches, with right-hander Gabriel Ynoa ready to follow.
Matz has not pitched since Aug. 14 because of tightness in his left shoulder. He initially was penciled in to return Sept. 1, but was scratched after feeling discomfort when playing catch a day after he threw off a mound.
In another injury update, the Mets say starter Jacob deGrom had season-ending surgery Wednesday to reposition the ulnar nerve in his right elbow and is expected to be ready for spring training next year.
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