Jul 6, 2021; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Steven Matz (22) throws a first inning pitch against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Earlier this season, it was looking like the Steven Matz trade was an unmitigated disaster for the New York Mets. He was among the American League leaders in multiple categories. Had the Mets been outsmarted by the Toronto Blue Jays?
Matz did come back to earth. Through 16 starts, he’s 8-4 with a 4.43 ERA. This is about where you might think he would be on a good team: winning often but in large part thanks to some run support.