STEVEN MATZ NEWS

Cardinals notebook: LHP Steven Matz has torn ligament in left knee after fielding mishap He will be examined in St. Louis Monday. CF Bader is seeking second opinion on treating ailing right foot.

JULY 25, 2022 • STLTODAY.COM

Dealing with torn MCL Matz has been diagnosed with a torn left MCL, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Impact Matz landed on the 15-day injured list with a knee issue Sunday and will visit with the team surgeon Monday to determine whether he'll require a procedure to address the issue. Manager Oliver Marmol didn't rule out the possibility of Matz returning to the field this season, but it seems likely that he'll be forced to spend more than the minimum of 15 days on the injured list. Marmol said that the team will be able to use a four-man rotation until early August since Dakota Hudson (neck) seems to be closing in on a return.

JULY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to injured list Matz was placed on the 15-day injured list Sunday with a left knee sprain.

Impact Matz exited Saturday's start with the injury and will be sidelined for at least a few turns through the rotation. It's unclear if the left-hander is expected to be available when first eligible to be reinstated Aug. 9. Matthew Liberatore is likely to rejoin the Cardinals as a starting option with the team now down Matz and Dakota Hudson (neck).

JULY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Steven Matz wins for first time with Cardinals since May 2 but is hurt again CINCINNATI — Mincing few words before Saturday night’s game at Great American Ball Park, Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said that the club...

JULY 24, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Suffers left knee strain Matz suffered a left knee strain in Saturday's start against the Reds, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Impact Matz left Saturday's outing with what was originally reported to be a right ankle injury, but it has now been determined that he strained his left knee while trying to field a ball at first base in the sixth inning. Unfortunately, the left-hander will likely be placed on the 15-day injured list after making just one start since his last trip to the IL.

JULY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rolls ankle, leaves start early Matz left Saturday's start against the Reds in the sixth inning after he rolled his right ankle, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Impact Matz rolled his right ankle trying to field a ball at first base with one out in the sixth inning Saturday against the Reds, forcing him to exit the contest early. Making his first start after being activated from the 15-day injured list July 17, the left-hander pitched 5.1 innings, allowing two runs on three hits and a walk while striking out seven before exiting. Junior Fernandez replaced him on the mound and Matz can be considered day-to-day for the time being.

JULY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals-Reds game postponed because of rain

The St. Louis Cardinals game against the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday was postponed because of rain

JULY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cardinals-Reds postponed Sunday Matz (shoulder) and the Cardinals won't face the Reds on Sunday after the game was postponed due to inclement weather in St. Louis, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Impact Matz, who was reinstated from the 15-day injured list Sunday, will thus have to wait until after the All-Star break to make his first start with the big club since May 22. The Cardinals and Reds will make up the postponed game Sept. 17 as part of a split doubleheader.

JULY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off IL The Cardinals reinstated Matz (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list ahead of his scheduled start Sunday against the Reds in St. Louis, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Impact Matz will make his return to the St. Louis rotation for what will be his first start since May 22 after he needed extended time off to recover from a left shoulder impingement. During his most recent rehab start at Triple-A Memphis on Tuesday, Matz built up to 4.1 innings and 81 pitches, so he should face only a light workload restriction Sunday.

JULY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Sunday Matz (shoulder) will be reinstated from the 15-day injured list to start Sunday's game against the Reds, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Matz hasn't pitched for the Cardinals since May 17 due to left shoulder inflammation, but he recently made four rehab appearances at Triple-A Memphis and posted a 2.13 ERA, 17:3 K:BB and 0.95 WHIP in 12.2 innings. The southpaw made four starts in May prior to landing on the injured list, and he logged a 5.95 ERA and 1.12 WHIP in 19.2 innings over that span.

JULY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Targeting Sunday return Matz (shoulder) is targeting a return from the 15-day injured list for Sunday's game versus the Reds, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Impact Matz pitched well in his fourth rehab appearance Tuesday, striking out seven while allowing two hits and two walks in 4.1 innings for Triple-A Memphis. He threw 81 pitches in that contest for the Redbirds, which suggests he'd have only a minimal workload restriction, if any, should he return Sunday. Matz has been out with the shoulder injury since May 22.

JULY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Requires one more rehab start Cardinals president of baseball operations said Friday that Matz (shoulder) will make one more minor-league rehab start before returning from the 15-day injured list, Katie Woo of...

Impact Matz completed his third rehab start Thursday with Triple-A Memphis, working 3.1 innings while striking out four and allowing two earned runs on two hits and one walk. Since Matz exited after throwing 59 pitches, the Cardinals will likely want to see the lefty get stretched out to the 70-to-80-pitch range in his upcoming rehab start before bringing him back from the IL. Matz is likely to make his next minor-league appearance Tuesday before potentially slotting back into the St. Louis rotation for the Cardinals' final game of the first half July 17 against the Reds.

JULY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fried rolls as homer-happy Braves shut down Cardinals 3-0

Marcell Ozuna and Eddie Rosario hit back-to-back homers, Max Fried threw six strong innings and the Atlanta Braves beat the slumping St. Louis Cardinals 3-0

JULY 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Making third rehab start Thursday Matz (shoulder) is scheduled to make the third start of his rehab assignment Thursday with Triple-A Memphis, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Impact According to Denton, the Cardinals had considered bringing Matz back from the 15-day injured list to start Thursday's series finale in Atlanta, but the organization's brain trust ultimately decided he was better off getting stretched out in the minors for one more outing. After he worked three innings and tossed 45 pitches his last time out for Memphis on Saturday, he'll be aiming for around four innings and 60 pitches Thursday. He'll report back to St. Louis following the start to be re-evaluated, and if the Cardinals are satisfied with the condition of his shoulder, he should be activated and re-enter the rotation during the final week before the All-Star break.

JULY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Swanson's 3-run double helps Braves outlast Cardinals, 6-3

Dansby Swanson hit a three-run double in a five-run second inning and the Atlanta Braves held off the St. Louis Cardinals 6-3 in a game delayed more than 2 1/2 hours by rain

JULY 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tosses three innings in rehab start Matz (shoulder) made the second start of his rehab assignment Saturday with Triple-A Memphis, striking out three over three innings while allowing one earned run on four hits and n...

Impact Pitching on three days' rest after making a two-inning rehab start for Memphis on Wednesday, Matz was capped at 45 pitches Saturday. He'll likely require at least one or two more outings in the minors to ramp up his pitch count before the Cardinals activate him from the 15-day injured list and reinstall him in the rotation.

JULY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Two rehab starts this week Matz (shoulder) is slated to build up to 30 pitches in his rehab start Tuesday for Triple-A Memphis and will attempt to throw 45 pitches in a second rehab start this weekend, Katie...

Impact Given this slow progression, Matz figures to need at least a third rehab start before he's ready to join the big-league rotation, unless the Cardinals opt to bring him back for what would amount to a bullpen game next week. He could return right before the All-Star break if all goes well.

JUNE 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing rehab assignment Manager Oliver Marmol said that Matz (shoulder) will throw a "vigorous" bullpen Friday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Impact Matz threw a bullpen session last weekend, and he'll increase his intensity during Friday's throwing session. If all goes well, the southpaw is expected to begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Memphis on Tuesday. Once he ultimately reports to the minors, Matz is expected to require multiple rehab starts prior to returning from the injured list.

JUNE 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Throws bullpen session Matz (shoulder) threw a bullpen session Saturday, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Matz progressed to throwing from flat ground last week, and he's now advanced to pitching off a mound. He's still likely a few weeks away from a return -- he'll need additional bullpen sessions without setbacks before throwing live batting practice, and it's expected the southpaw will ultimately need multiple rehab starts. Matz's absence is now expected to stretch at least into mid-July.

JUNE 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Another injection Matz recently received another injection in his troublesome left shoulder, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Impact He hasn't pitched since throwing four pitches against the Pirates on May 22 and MRIs have shown no structural damage. The fact that Matz has had multiple injections -- the first one came May 23 -- in his shoulder is not a great sign, but it sounds like the Cardinals and Matz are doing everything possible to try to get him past this issue. He threw off flat ground Sunday.

JUNE 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Throwing again Matz (shoulder) threw off flat ground Sunday, Joe Harris of MLB.com reports.

Impact Matz, who recently hit a snag in his recovery from left shoulder inflammation, said Sunday marked his "best day" since being placed on the 15-day injured list May 23. The southpaw will need to graduate to mound work and resume facing hitters before the Cardinals send him out on a minor-league rehab assignment likely consisting of one or two starts.

JUNE 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hits setback Matz (shoulder) has yet to throw off of a mound, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Impact Matz was expected to throw side sessions Thursday and Sunday, but it appears those plans are now on hold after his setback. It was already determined the left-hander would need a rehab appearance, but he'll need to build back up a bit and begin a throwing program before that can happen. As such, Matz shouldn't be expected back until late June at the earliest.

JUNE 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Requires rehab appearance Matz (shoulder) will require at least one rehab appearance prior to rejoining the Cardinals' rotation, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Impact Matz is scheduled to throw side sessions Thursday and Sunday, but he'll be forced to miss at least one more turn through the rotation since he'll make an appearance with a minor-league affiliate. The Cardinals haven't yet revealed who will step in as a starter next week, but manager Oliver Marmol listed Andre Pallante, Zack Thompson, Johan Oviedo, Packy Naughton and Jake Woodford as candidates for a spot start.

JUNE 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Side sessions scheduled Matz (shoulder) will throw side sessions Thursday and Sunday, at which point the Cardinals will determine his next steps, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Impact Matz will be eligible to return from the injured list June 7. It's possible he'll be able to return then or soon after if he demonstrates in his side sessions that he doesn't need a rehab assignment, though a rehab outing or two remain on the table for now.

MAY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Receives cortisone shot Matz (shoulder) received a cortisone shot in his left shoulder Friday and played catch Saturday, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Impact How Matz responds to this latest round of treatment and the resumption of activity will likely determine how much longer he's sidelined. He's not eligible to return from the 15-day injured list until June 7. It's unclear if he'll need to make a rehab start prior to rejoining the Cardinals' rotation.

MAY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE