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Matt Harvey, New York Mets pitcher, likely out for season with thoracic outlet syndrome symptoms

New York Mets pitcher Matt Harvey’s season is likely over.

In a press conference Thursday, Mets general manager Sandy Alderson said Harvey has been diagnosed with “symptoms consistent with thoracic outlet syndrome.” Harvey and the Mets are considering surgery, which would end his season. Recovery time is expected to take four months, forcing him out of action likely until November.

According to mayoclinic.org, “thoracic outlet syndrome is a group of disorders that occur when the blood vessels or nerves in the space between your collarbone and your first rib (thoracic outlet) become compressed.