Steven Matz Headed To DL

New York Mets LHP Steven Matz has been placed on the disabled list with shoulder tightness. Matz was diagnosed with a mild strain and rotator cuff inflammation while visiting team doctors on Monday. He was scratched from his start on Friday because of shoulder soreness. He was expected to have a full exam on his shoulder today with team doctors. Matz is also expected to have elbow surgery after the season to remove a bone spur. This year, Matz has a posted a record 9-8 with a 3.40 ERA and a WHIP of 1.204 in 22 starts. He has had 129 strikeouts and only 31 walks in 132.1 innings.