Aug 14, 2016; New York City, NY, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Steven Matz (32) pitches against the San Diego Padres during the first inning at Citi Field. Photo Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports
New York Mets left-handed pitcher Steven Matz underwent successful surgery to remove a bone spur from his left elbow Tuesday morning, Jon Heyman of Today’s Knuckleball reported.
As a result of the surgery, Matz will not pitch in the postseason, but he is expected to be fully recovered before next season’s spring training ends.
Matz has been sidelined since Aug. 14 because of problems with his shoulder and elbow.
Matz, 25, had a 9-8 record and a 3.40 ERA in 22 starts this season. At the end of May he was 7-1 with a 2.28 ERA, but his statistics got worse when he tried to pitch through his injuries.
“I’m happy that I did pitch through it,” Matz told Newsday. “It’s always disappointing when you have to miss time due to an injury. But I’d see some good outings, I’d see some bad outings. It’s all something you can learn from, the good and the bad.”
