The return of Mets young left-hander Steven Matz may be getting a little clearer. Matz, who is currently on the disabled list with a partially torn lat muscle, is slated to begin a rehab assignment with Class A St. Lucie on Saturday.
The Mets are hopeful that Matz will be ready to return to the club by September 1, according to MLB.com.
Matz has been out of action since early July. He made two starts before landing on the DL. He went 2-0, allowing just a pair of solo home runs for the only damage against him over 13 2/3 innings.