Steven Matz Goes on 10-Day IL

LHP Steven Matz (Credits to MetsMerizedOnline.com)

The New York Mets announced today that LHP Steven Matz has been placed on the 10-day IL (Injured List) due to left forearm nerve irritation. Matz has a 3.86 ERA, 32 strikeouts, nine walks in in seven starts this year (35 innings pitched). He is eligible to return off the IL on Wednesday and will likely make his next start on Thursday in Washington D.C. against the Nationals. First baseman Dominic Smith was recalled as corresponding roster move. Smith has .hit 333 with two doubles and four RBI's in 37 at-bats this year.