STEVEN MATZ NEWS

Struggles in Baltimore Matz (7-4) took the loss Tuesday at Baltimore after giving up four runs (three earned) on six hits with four strikeouts and zero walks across four innings.

Impact The left-hander generated 10 swinging strikes on only 68 pitches, but he also gave up plenty of hard contact with Pedro Severino and Cedric Mullins taking him deep. Matz has allowed seven earned runs over 6.2 frames in two starts since returning from the injured list. He has a 4.72 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 82:21 K:BB in 76.1 innings this season, and he's projected to start Sunday in Tampa Bay to close out the first half of the season for Toronto.

JULY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Steven Matz fans 4 in 4-plus innings ' 07/06/2021 Steven Matz strikes out four hitters over four-plus innings in his road outing against the Orioles

JULY 7, 2021 • MLB.COM

Meadows gets 3 hits, Franco homers as Rays beat Blue Jays

Austin Meadows had three hits, including two RBI doubles, and the Tampa Bay Rays ended their 10-game road losing streak with a 5-1 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays

JULY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Roughed up in return Matz didn't factor into the decision in Wednesday's 9-7 extra-inning loss to the Mariners, giving up four runs on five hits over 2.2 innings. He struck out three without walking a...

Impact The southpaw threw 32 of 48 pitches for strikes after being activated from the COVID-19 list for his first start since June 12, and Matz clearly didn't have his best stuff. He'll take a 4.60 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 78:21 K:BB through 72.1 innings on the year into his next outing.

JULY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Steven Matz fans Mitch Haniger ' 06/30/2021 Steven Matz hurls a breaking ball that gets by Mitch Haniger for the strikeout in the top of the 3rd inning

JULY 1, 2021 • MLB.COM

Moore hits 3-run HR in 10th, Mariners beat Blue Jays 9-7

Dylan Moore hit a three-run homer in the tenth inning and the Seattle Mariners held on after blowing two earlier leads to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 9-7

JULY 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reinstated for Wednesday's start Matz (illness) was activated from the COVID-19 injured list to start Wednesday's game against the Mariners.

Impact The left-hander hasn't started since June 12 because he tested positive for COVID-19, and he'll rejoin the rotation after spending nearly three weeks on the shelf. Matz completed a 60-pitch live bullpen session Thursday and will be on an unspecified pitch count in his first start back.

JUNE 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sheffield scheduled to start for Mariners at Blue Jays

The Blue Jays will roll out Steven Matz to the mound Wednesday and the Mariners will give Justus Sheffield the start

JUNE 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Semien, Bichette power Blue Jays to 9-3 win over Mariners

Marcus Semien homered and drove in five runs, Bo Bichette hit a three-run homer and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Seattle Mariners 9-3

JUNE 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On pitch count Wednesday Matz (illness) will be on a pitch count in Wednesday's outing, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact The lefty threw a 60-pitch live session Thursday, but apparently the Blue Jays aren't letting him start without limitations Wednesday following a stay on the COVID-19 injured list. There's yet to be any indication of what Matz's pitch limit will be.

JUNE 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ray scheduled to start for Toronto against Seattle

The Blue Jays will roll out Robbie Ray to the mound Tuesday and the Mariners plan to give Chris Flexen the start

JUNE 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stripling expected to start for the Blue Jays against the Orioles

The Blue Jays will roll out Ross Stripling to the mound Sunday and the Orioles plan to give Jorge Lopez the start

JUNE 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Set to return Wednesday Matz will return from the COVID-19 injured list to start Wednesday against Seattle, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Matz tested positive for COVID-19 in mid-June. He's been able to throw while in isolation, however, and returned to the team to throw 60 pitches of live batting practice Thursday, so he shouldn't be on too much of a reduced workload in his return.

JUNE 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Guerrero hits 26th homer, Blue Jays beat Orioles 12-4

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit his major league-leading 26th home run, Teoscar Hernández and Randal Grichuk also connected and the Toronto Blue Jays breezed past the Baltimore Orioles 1...

JUNE 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ryu expected to start as Blue Jays host the Orioles

The Orioles will start Keegan Akin on Saturday while the Blue Jays are expected to counter with Hyun Jin Ryu

JUNE 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Baltimore takes 6-game skid into matchup with Toronto

Baltimore is looking to snap its six-game losing streak with a win over Toronto

JUNE 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gurriel slam helps Jays send O's to 20th straight road loss

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. hit his first grand slam in a six-run first inning, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. took over sole possession of the home run lead with his 24th, and the Toronto Blue Jay...

JUNE 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Should return next week Matz (illness) threw about 60 pitches in live batting practice Thursday and is expected to start during the Blue Jays' upcoming three-game series against the Mariners, which begins...

Impact The left-hander has cleared the COVID-19 protocols and is on the cusp of rejoining the rotation after testing positive for the virus June 13. Matz figures to face minor workload limitations coming off the absence, but he should be able to reach 75-80 pitches after nearing 60 during Thursday's session.

JUNE 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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JUNE 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Baltimore takes 5-game skid into matchup with Toronto

Baltimore heads into the matchup against Toronto in a rut, losers of five straight

JUNE 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ray helps Blue Jays win 4th straight by beating Marlins 3-1

Robbie Ray allowed one run in six innings and three relievers completed a four-hitter as the Toronto Blue Jays earned their fourth victory in a row, beating Miami 3-1 to complete a...

JUNE 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Throwing bullpen Thursday Matz (illness) will throw a bullpen session at his home Thursday, Mitch Bannon of SI.com reports.

Impact The Blue Jays were hopeful that Matz would be able to return from the COVID-19 injured list this week, but he'll require at least one more throwing session before he's cleared to return. The southpaw has continued to throw while he's been in quarantine after testing positive for COVID-19, and he was reportedly built up to 70 pitches during his most recent throwing session. If Matz is able to clear COVID-19 protocols in the near future, he could return to the rotation early next week.

JUNE 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Conducting solo throwing sessions Matz could be available to return from the COVID-19 injured list this week if he's negative for the virus when he gets tested again Wednesday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Since going into quarantine last weekend after testing positive for the virus, Matz has resumed throwing on his own in attempt to remain stretched out for starting duty while he's on the IL. Matz has reportedly built up to 70 pitches in his most recent throwing session, so he could be an option to make his return to the rotation as soon as Wednesday in Miami if he clears all COVID-19-related protocols.

JUNE 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

McGuire hits 3 doubles as Ryu, Blue Jays beat Orioles 7-4

Reese McGuire had three doubles during a four-hit performance, leading Hyun Jin Ryu and the Toronto Blue Jays past the Baltimore Orioles 7-4

JUNE 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS