Mets rookie left-hander Steven Matz has suffered a significant lat muscle injury that will sideline him for several weeks, the New York Daily News first reported.
Matz, the No. 33 prospect in the game according to Baseball America, is 2-0 in his first two career starts, posting a sterling 1.32 ERA.
The Mets have since confirmed that Matz was diagnosed with a partial tear of his lat muscle and he will be placed on the disabled list, CBSSports Baseball Inside Jon Heyman reports. The lefty will be shut down for three weeks and then be reevaluated, according to Heyman.
Either Jonathon Niese or Bartolo Colon will start on Sunday in place of Matz.