Mets general manager Sandy Alderson once again faced the question Thursday on why starting pitcher prospect Steven Matz isn't in the major-league rotation yet, despite continued success in the minors.
"He continues to pitch at (Triple-A) Las Vegas and if you've noticed, his innings have been cut back a little bit," Alderson said, per NJ.com. "So there's a little bit of management going on that that level as well which is easier to do frankly than it might be here. So there are a couple of different things going on but he's going to benefit from the experience."
Alderson wouldn't say if the Mets would make room in the rotation for Matz, once the team deems him ready for the majors.
"We'll address that when the time comes," he said.
Matz is 6-4 with a 1.94 ERA through 12 outings (11 starts) for Triple-A Vegas. The 2009 second-round pick is 23-20 with a 2.24 ERA and 1.16 WHIP in his career.