New York Mets LHP Steven Matz, who was scratched from Thursday’s start due to continued stiffness in his back, has been diagnosed with a back spasm and will likely pitch this weekend, Terry Collins said after Wednesday’s game.
Matz was prescribed medication after he was examined. Sean Gilmartin will get the start on Thursday against the Phillies in place of Matz.
On Tuesday, Matz had his start pushed back from Wednesday to Thursday due to a stiff right side that he had after sleeping on it the wrong way.