Terry Collins told reporters before Sunday's game the team bellieves Steven Matz will be back in New York this week with a chance to pitch. Matz has been on the disabled list with a shoulder impingement that affected his rotator cuff.
Previous reports
Mets LHP Steven Matz threw a 30-pitch bullpen session on Saturday, manager Terry Collins told reporters at Citi Field before that day's game.
Collins said Matz had no complaints, but the team will wait until Sunday to determine how to proceed.
Matz threw a 20-pitch bullpen session on Wednesday.