"There was a little tumult along the way, and I think he's learned a lot from the experience. He's probably a lot better pitcher and person as a result. I think he's come through it really well and I'm very proud of what he's been able to accomplish this season."
The Mets, of course, hope that the best is still to come for the 26-year-old right-hander, who missed the entire 2014 season recovering from ligament replacement surgery in his right elbow.
Not only will Harvey start on Saturday night, but he's lined up to pitch Game 5 on Thursday, if necessary, at Wrigley Field on his normal four days of rest.