Scouting Report: Steven Matz
Tampa Bay Rays | SP
Overall
Summary
Steven Matz is cleared to return from the 15-day injured list on Wednesday against the Baltimore Orioles after recovering from left-elbow inflammation. The 34-year-old left-hander passed his bullpen session on Sunday without concerns. However, he did not complete a minor-league rehab assignment and will likely be limited from a pitch-count perspective in his first game back. Before the injury, Matz posted a 4-1 record with a 3.86 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, and 28:13 K:BB over 37.1 innings in seven starts for Tampa Bay in his return to a starting role after two seasons in the bullpen.
Strengths
- Cleared to return from IL after successful bullpen session
- Strong pre-injury performance (4-1 record, 3.86 ERA)
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