Mets general manager Sandy Alderson confirmed starting pitcher Steven Matz will not throw for three weeks to allow the tear in his lat to heal. He will be re-evaluated at the end of the three-week period.
"Based on what the doctors told us there is a very high probability he will be healed in three weeks but that is not guaranteed," Alderson said.
Matz said he felt good enough to pitch in Sunday's game against the Dodgers and the injury did not limit him as he threw six scoreless innings. He added the injury is not painful, but it feels like a pull on the muscle under his armpit.
"It's frustrating, but this is just a minor thing and I will be back," Matz said.