The day began mostly like any other day. But by game time, the Mets had placed a pitcher, left-hander Steven Matz, on the 10-day disabled list.
So it really was just like any other day for the Mets.
But in placing Matz on the DL (retroactive to Wednesday) because of a flexor pronator strain in his left arm, there was a sense of relief. The plan — OK, call it hope — is that Matz will miss only one start. And that would be Sunday when Corey Oswalt, summoned from Triple-A Las Vegas as the corresponding move, will start against Atlanta.