This morning brings news on the New York Mets front by way of Rafael Montero sparkling and Steven Matz‘s most recent scratch.
Will the man ever stay healthy? At this point, it’s hard to believe Steven Matz will ever pitch 30-plus games for the New York Mets.
The latest rough news on this topic came down Sunday morning when the team announced he’d be a scratch for his regularly scheduled start on Monday against the Washington Nationals in Grapefruit League action.
John Harper of the New York Daily News printed a quote that finally has the organization’s name filled with concern about the oft-injured lefty.
On Matz's elbow irritation, Alderson admitted "it's worrisome that he continues to be injured off and on."https://t.co/dr3Y1gZAxX
— John Harper (@NYDNHarper) March 26, 2017
In New York’s 3-0 win over the Atlanta Braves on Saturday, righty Rafael Montero sparkled. He tossed five scoreless innings while allowing just four hits and striking out one in the win.
Rafael Montero tosses five scoreless innings as @mconforto8 stays hot in victory over Atlanta.
Recap ? ➡️ https://t.co/hR7263yviK pic.twitter.com/h0tZTrioTv
— New York Mets (@Mets) March 25, 2017
Michael Conforto, batting out of the three-hole, finished 2-for-3 including a solo home run in the first inning. Manager Terry Collins spoke about his youngster in the postgame:
Terry Collins discusses @mconforto8's hot bat and how Rafael Montero has looked strong this spring. #Mets pic.twitter.com/pflfLWAj2j
— New York Mets (@Mets) March 25, 2017
It's final…We take this one 3-0! #MetsWin pic.twitter.com/kaN4yiFTOP
— New York Mets (@Mets) March 25, 2017
On Sunday, the Amazins will take on the Braves once again in Port St. Lucie.
We're back in Port St. Lucie to face Atlanta today at 1:10 p.m. #LGM
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? ➡️ https://t.co/yCkIk0z8Ru pic.twitter.com/KCMc4TxUM2— New York Mets (@Mets) March 26, 2017
