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The Mets announced Thursday that Steven Matz has hit the IL with radial nerve discomfort, but it doesn't appear he will be there too long. According to SNY's Andy Martino, Matz is "progressing well," and if that continues, he should be able to return to the mound on Thursday against the Nationals. Matz initially received a cortisone shot after undergoing tests on his elbow in his last start against the Brewers. Continue to Article

May 09, 2019 3:50:pm EST

Renfroe hit a tiebreaking solo homer in the seventh after Margot robbed Pete Alonso at the wall, and San Diego beat the New York Mets 3-2 Wednesday to claim a three-game set. Eric Hosmer also went deep for San Diego, Matt Strahm pitched into the seventh and Gerardo Reyes (2-0) got the victory with 1 2/3 scoreless innings of relief. Strahm got a big assist from Margot, who jumped in front of the home bullpen to retrieve Alonso's drive for the last out in the sixth. Continue to Article

May 08, 2019 8:07:pm EST

Mets LHP Steven Matz has avoided the injured list for now after undergoing tests on his elbow and receiving a cortisone shot, manager Mickey Callaway said before Monday's game against the Padres. Matz will not make Wednesday's scheduled start after he traveled back to New York with a nerve issue in his forearm. Callaway said the newly-acquired Wilmer Font could be an option to start Wednesday, though the team hasn't made anything official yet. Continue to Article

May 06, 2019 7:16:pm EST

Padres RHP Chris Paddack is about to find out. "He's a great player, no doubt," Paddack told Dennis Lin of The Athletic about Mets rookie Pete Alonso. "Does he deserve (the Rookie of the Month honor)? Continue to Article

May 06, 2019 2:00:pm EST

New York Mets left-hander Steven Matz is fighting a nerve issue in his pitching elbow, tests confirmed Monday, according to MLB.com. Matz was experiencing soreness in his left forearm and returned to New York on Sunday to undergo a battery of tests. quot;He's been able to pitch fine and swing the bat fine, but at this point, when it was bothering him today, we figured we better go get it checked out," Mets manager Mickey Callaway said. Continue to Article

May 06, 2019 1:01:pm EST