Mets Place Steven Matz On DL With Shoulder Strain, Inflammation

[RealGM Wiretap]

The New York Mets have placed Steven Matz on the disabled list with a mild shoulder strain and rotator cuff inflammation.

The move was backdated to August 15.

Matz had been scratched from Friday's start in San Francisco after experiencing shoulder discomfort. The left-hander already has been pitching with a bone spur in his pitching elbow that will need to be surgically removed after the season.

Via Adam Rubin/ESPN

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The Mets just can't catch a break with these injuries. Good thing Cespedes is back, otherwise they'd have absolutely no chance at getting back into the WC picture. They absolutely must win this upcoming series with the Cards.