SAN DIEGO — Steven Matz’s recent performance won’t cost him his next start, but a sore back might.
The Mets lefty has battled recent discomfort near his left scapula and won’t know until Monday if he will remain on course to face the Braves at Citi Field on Tuesday.
“It’s something that comes up from time to time and I have actually gotten an injection in it [previously],” Matz said, adding that a bursa sack occasionally forms behind his ribs.
Matz threw a bullpen session Sunday and indicated he felt good about it. But pitching coach Dave Eiland and manager Mickey Callaway wanted to ensure Matz emerged from the flight home without discomfort before making a decision on his roster spot.