TYLER MATZEK NEWS

Back with Atlanta Matzek (elbow) signed a minor-league contract with Atlanta on Saturday and will report to Triple-A Gwinnett.

Impact Matzek has spent parts of the last five-plus seasons with Atlanta and had occupied a spot on the big club's 60-day injured list before he was dealt to the Giants in July. The left-hander began a rehab assignment with the Giants' Triple-A affiliate Aug. 13, but he wasn't activated before San Francisco released him last week. Now back in the Atlanta organization, Matzek is ostensibly healthy now after making five rehab appearances and will look to impress at Gwinnett over the next couple of weeks with the hope of earning a promotion to the big club.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Released by Giants The Giants released Matzek (elbow) on Friday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact No team was interested in claiming Matzek after the Giants placed him on waivers Wednesday, so the 33-year-old lefty will now get to choose where he plays next -- likely on a minor-league deal. He has been out since May due to elbow inflammation but is expected to be ready to pitch again at some point in September.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Put on waivers The Giants placed Matzek (elbow) on waivers Wednesday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chroniclereports.

Impact Matzek has been on the shelf since early May due to elbow inflammation, and he's given up three earned runs over 4.2 innings in Triple-A since beginning a rehab assignment Aug. 13. He's trending toward a return from the injured list sometime in September and can now be picked up by another team that is willing to pay the remainder of his salary for the year. If he passes through waivers unclaimed, the 33-year-old southpaw will remain with the Giants.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Put on waivers The Giants placed Matzek (elbow) on waivers Wednesday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chroniclereports.

Impact Matzek has been on the shelf since early May due to elbow inflammation, and he's given up three earned runs over 4.2 innings in Triple-A since beginning a rehab assignment Aug. 13. He's trending toward a return from the injured list sometime in September and can now be picked up by another team that is willing to pay the remainder of his salary for the year. If he passes through waivers unclaimed, the 33-year-old southpaw will remain with the Giants.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Initiates rehab assignment Matzek (elbow) began a rehab assignment at Triple-A Sacramento last week and has given up two runs (one earned) on one hit and one walk while striking out a batter across two innin...

Impact Matzek had resided on Atlanta's injured list since early May while recovering from elbow inflammation before he was dealt to San Francisco on July 29. The left-hander completed his throwing progression shortly after joining his new organization and is now in the midst of a rehab assignment that could be extended into September if the Giants aren't satisfied with his results at Sacramento. He's scheduled to make his next appearance for the Triple-A club Tuesday, according to MLB.com.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

Braves seeking power surge from Soler as they continue adding players from 2021 championship team

Jorge Soler delivered one of the most memorable moments in Atlanta Braves history with his towering three-run homer that sparked a 2021 World Series-clinching victory

JULY 31 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Braves reuniting with 2021 World Series MVP Soler and reliever Jackson after trade with Giants

National League wild-card leader Atlanta is reuniting with 2021 World Series MVP Jorge Soler and Luke Jackson, a reliever for that championship team

JULY 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dealt to San Francisco Matzek (elbow) and minor-league infielder Sabin Ceballos were traded to the Giants in exchange for right-handed reliever Luke Jackson and outfielder Jorge Soler on Monday, Shayna R...

Impact Matzek has been out since May 7 while dealing with inflammation in his throwing elbow and he's eligible to return in the near future, though his status is currently unclear. The left-hander has struggled to a 9.90 ERA and 1.90 WHIP with 10 strikeouts over 10 innings in 11 appearances out of the bullpen with Atlanta this season. Once healthy, Matzek will likely operate in a low-leverage role out of the Giants' bullpen.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Dealt to San Francisco San Francisco acquired Matzek (elbow) and minor-league infielder Sabin Ceballos from Atlanta on Monday in exchange for right-handed reliever Luke Jackson and outfielder Jorge Soler...

Impact Matzek has been out early May while dealing with inflammation in his throwing elbow and isn't expected to return from the 60-day injured list until late August or early September. The left-hander has struggled to a 9.90 ERA and 1.90 WHIP with 10 strikeouts over 10 innings in 11 appearances out of the bullpen with Atlanta this season. Once healthy, Matzek will likely operate in a low-leverage role out of the Giants bullpen.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Braves' Tyler Matzek doesn't shy away from sharing his mental-health battles Before he fired thunderbolts from the pitcher’s mound and helped the Braves bring home the 2021 World Series, Tyler Matzek couldn’t even pla...

MAY 31 • AJC.COM

Braves place LHP Tyler Matzek (elbow) on 15-day injured list The Atlanta Braves placed left-handed reliever Tyler Matzek, who has struggled since his return from Tommy John surgery, on the 15-day injur...

MAY 7 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Braves' bullpen takes another hit as left-hander Tyler Matzek lands on 15-day injured list

The Atlanta Braves lost another reliever to injury when they placed left-hander Tyler Matzek on the 15-day injured list with left elbow inflammation

MAY 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tyler Matzek placed on injured list with left elbow inflammation The Braves on Tuesday placed left-handed reliever Tyler Matzek on the 15-day injured list, backdated to May 5, with left elbow inflammation....

MAY 7 • AJC.COM

López throws 6 strong innings, Acuña scores 3 runs as Braves hold off Mets 6-5

Ronald Acuña Jr. scored three runs and stole three bases, Reynaldo López threw six scoreless innings and the Atlanta Braves held off the New York Mets 6-5

APRIL 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Braves excited about the return of Tyler Matzek, their not-so-secret weapon Matzek’s swagger is infectious, and it's a welcome sight in Braves camp that he's healthy again.

FEBRUARY 23 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Injuries behind him, Matzek poised to return to his '21 self NORTH PORT, Fla. -- Along with dealing with the physical challenges that accompany recovery from Tommy John surgery, Tyler Matzek spent the...

FEBRUARY 18 • MLB.COM

Expected back in spring General manager Alex Anthopoulos said Friday that Matzek (elbow) is expected to be ready for spring training, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact After undergoing Tommy John surgery in October 2022, Matzek resumed throwing in late May and remains on pace to return to Atlanta's bullpen for the start of 2024. The 32-year-old lefty holds a 2.92 ERA and 1.22 WHIP since joining Atlanta in 2020.

OCTOBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recovering nicely Matzek (elbow) played catch Saturday, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

Impact Matzek underwent Tommy John surgery in October and has reportedly been throwing since the end of May. The 32-year-old reliever still has a long way to go in his rehab process and almost certainly won't be ready to return until next season, but it's a good sign to see Matzek get back to throwing with a bit of velocity.

JUNE 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler Matzek fires back at Pete Alonso, Mets after Braves retake lead Atlanta Braves pitcher Tyler Matzek got revenge on New York Mets star Pete Alonso, who yelled "Throw it again" to Bryce Elder after hitting...

JUNE 7, 2023 • FANSIDED.COM

Shifts to 60-day IL Matzek (elbow) was placed on the 60-day injured list Thursday, retroactive to March 27.

Impact Matzek's move to the 60-day IL was only a matter of time after he underwent Tommy John surgery in October. He was also dealing with a bulging disc in his back during spring training. The veteran left-hander will miss the entire 2023 campaign while recovering and rehabbing from the elbow procedure.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recovering from bulging disc Matzek (elbow) is recovering from a bulging disc in his back, Justin Toscano of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact The bulging disc is in addition to his ongoing recovery from Tommy John surgery. Matzek underwent the reconstructive elbow procedure in October and will miss the entire 2023 campaign. He should be fully recovered from both issues come the start of spring training in 2024.

MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Injured LH Matzek signs $3.1m, 2-year deal with Braves

Even though he'll be out until 2024, the Atlanta Braves have re-signed reliever Tyler Matzek to a $3.1 million, two-year contract

NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Re-signs with Atlanta Matzek (elbow) signed a two-year, $3.1 million deal Friday which includes a $5.5 million club option for 2025.

Impact Matzek underwent Tommy John surgery on his left elbow in October, so he will almost certainly miss all of the 2023 season. Still, the 32-year-old southpaw has a 2.92 ERA and 1.22 WHIP since joining the Braves in 2020, so it's not much of a surprise to see the team eager to lock him down for the next few years.

NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Braves' Matzek has Tommy John surgery, out 12-18 months

Braves reliever Tyler Matzek had Tommy John surgery on Wednesday and will be sidelined for 12 to 18 months

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tyler Matzek to undergo Tommy John surgery Braves reliever Tyler Matzek will undergo Tommy John surgery on Wednesday, according to Braves manager Brian Snitker.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • AJC.COM