Steven Matz has been scratched from Thursday’s start due to stiffness in his shoulder, Mets manager Terry Collins said on Tuesday.
Matz felt the stiffness while throwing on flat ground earlier Tuesday and his session was shut down.
Jacob deGrom, whose last start was skipped, will start in Matz’ place on Thursday.
Matz was placed on the 15-day disabled list last week, retroactive to Aug. 15, due to shoulder stiffness.
He was initially hopeful he would only miss one start, noting two weeks ago that he wasn’t worried about the issue being a long-term problem.