BRYAN MATA NEWS

Throws off mound Mata posted a video Wednesday on his personal Twitter account featuring him throwing a bullpen session.

Impact Mata hasn't pitched for Triple-A Worcester since May 9 after he was shut down due to right shoulder inflammation, and reports have been scarce over the ensuing two months regarding where exactly he stood in his recovery. The video he provided Wednesday provides some more clarity, though it's unclear when Mata might be ready for game action at Worcester. He posted a 5.61 ERA, 2.10 WHIP and 26:27 K:BB in 25.2 innings prior to landing on the 7-day injured list.

JULY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shelved at Triple-A Triple-A Worcester placed Mata on its 7-day injured list Wednesday with right shoulder inflammation, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact Mata picked up the injury in his most recent start versus Rochester on Tuesday, when he labored through 2.1 innings while giving up six runs (four earned) on six hits and three walks while striking out five. Though the injury doesn't sound too significant, it's another setback on the medical front for Mata nonetheless after he previously missed all of the 2021 campaign and the first two months of the 2022 season while recovering from Tommy John surgery. Mata has struggled to a 5.61 ERA, 2.10 WHIP and 26:27 K:BB in 25.2 innings through his seven starts with Worcester this season.

MAY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox pitching prospect Bryan Mata has to leave game with shoulder problem - The Boston Globe The 24-year-old righthander was lifted from Tuesday's start with Worcester after 2⅓ innings.

MAY 10, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Meet the 2023 WooSox roster for Friday's opening day at Polar Park The WooSox roster is headlined by some exciting prospects like Bryan Mata, Enmanuel Valdez and Chris Murphy.

MARCH 31, 2023 • MASSLIVE.COM

Sent to Triple-A Mata was optioned to Triple-A Worcester on Sunday, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Impact Manager Alex Cora said in February that Mata could make his MLB debut this season, though it's still not a surprise the right-hander won't be on the Opening Day roster. The 23-year-old finished the 2022 campaign with Worcester after he was promoted in August, and he could see the majors before too long if he can replicate the 3.47 ERA he posted at Triple-A last season.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox's Bryan Mata whose fastball reaches triple-digits is leaner, focused on strikes Red Sox's Bryan Mata focused on improving his control and eating healthier during the offseason.

MARCH 2, 2023 • MASSLIVE.COM

Watch Red Sox's Masataka Yoshida, Triston Casas take BP, Bryan Mata pitch (videos) Watch videos from the Red Sox's workout Wednesday, including Triston Casas taking BP.

FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • MASSLIVE.COM

Could make big-league debut Boston manager Alex Cora speculated that Mata could make his major-league debut in 2023, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports. "The ability is there," Cora said. "At one point, (M...

Impact The 23-year-old Mata was a highly regarded prospect at the lower levels of the minors before the pandemic and Tommy John elbow surgery curtailed his development. He returned to pitching in June of 2022 and was at Triple-A Worcester to finish the season. The right-hander dominated at Double-A Portland (1.85 ERA in 48.2 innings) before a five-start stint with the WooSox (3.47 ERA, 30 strikeouts, 23.1 innings). Mata, who consistently hit 100 MPH last season, will come out of the bullpen in Friday's exhibition against Northeastern University. He projects as a starter or reliver. Either way, Mata needs to hone his command; he posted a career 4.3 BB/9 throughout the minors and 5.8 in 2022.

FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bryan Mata racks up 10 K's | 09/24/2022 Red Sox No. 6 prospect Bryan Mata struck out 10 over 5 1/3 innings for Triple-A Worcester.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • MLB.COM

Bryan Mata strikes out 10, Deivy Grullon blasts walk-off home run to give the WooSox a 7-5 win in 11 innings Deivy Grullon's fourth home run of the season was a big one.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM

Fully recovered from Tommy John, Bryan Mata is rising through Red Sox system again - The Boston Globe The 23-year-old righthander is now at Worcester after a dominant stretch for Portland, and he is brimming with confidence.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

How Red Sox Prospect Bryan Mata Fared In First Triple-A Start Bryan Mata, the Red Sox's No. 2 pitching prospect, made his first start for Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday night at Polar Park.

AUGUST 31, 2022 • NESN.COM

Activated at Double-A Mata (elbow) was activated from Triple-A Worcester's 7-day injured list June 28 and assigned to Double-A Portland, with whom he's covered 7.1 innings while allowing two runs (one e...

Impact Even though he was optioned to Worcester coming out of spring training, Mata has yet to debut for Boston's top affiliate while working his way back from the Tommy John surgery he underwent last April. After making four rehab appearances between Single-A Salem and High-A Greenville, Mata looks like he'll settle in Portland's rotation for the time being. He covered four innings in his most recent outing for the Double-A club and looks to be fully stretched out at this point.

JULY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox prospect Bryan Mata, working back from Tommy John, could be moving on from High-A soon - The Boston Globe Another top Red Sox prospect, Nick Yorke, is expected to return to the Greenville lineup this week.

JUNE 21, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Red Sox Prospect Bryan Mata Has Strong Return In First Outing Since 2019 Boston Red Sox pitching prospect Bryan Mata looked great in his first appearance since Tommy John Surgery in 2019.

JUNE 7, 2022 • NESN.COM

Shifting rehab to High-A Mata (elbow) is scheduled to make the second start of his rehab assignment at High-A Greenville this week, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact After reaching the finish line in his recovery from April 2021 Tommy John surgery, Mata was cleared to begin a rehab assignment with Single-A Salem on Saturday. He looked sharp during his two-inning start for Salem, allowing no hits and one unearned run while striking out two. According to Speier, Mata's fastball topped out at around 99 miles per hour in the start, so the 23-year-old has seemingly regained his pre-surgery velocity. He'll likely get stretched out over a few more starts at lower-level affiliates before slotting into the Triple-A Worcester rotation.

JUNE 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Begins rehab assignment Mata (elbow) began a rehab assignment at Single-A Salem on Saturday, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact Mata was pitching in extended spring training last month, but he returned to minor-league game action Saturday and allowed an unearned run on no hits and two walks while striking out two in two innings. He generated 10 swings and misses during the outing and is expected to continue his rehab assignment at High-A Greenville this week.

JUNE 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bryan Mata A Red Sox Bullpen Option In 2022? Prospect Taking Big Step Red Sox pitching prospect Bryan Mata is about to take a big step in his recovery from Tommy John surgery. Could he arrive in Boston in 2022?

JUNE 2, 2022 • NESN.COM

Bryan Mata set to start rehab assignment with Single-A Salem - The Boston Globe Mata, 23, pitched in three extended spring training games.

JUNE 2, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Pitching in extended spring Mata (elbow) threw two innings in an extended spring training game Thursday, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact Mata is still working his way back from Tommy John surgery, a procedure he underwent back in April of last year. He still has steps to take before completing his recovery, but his performance Thursday was an encouraging one, as he struck out five batters in two hitless innings and touched 100 mph with his fastball.

MAY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox prospect Bryan Mata hits 100 m.p.h. in competitive return from Tommy John surgery - The Boston Globe The righty threw two innings in an extended spring training game, his first competition against another organization since his surgery last...

MAY 19, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Optioned to Triple-A Mata (elbow) was optioned to Triple-A Worcester on Wednesday, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact Mata underwent Tommy John surgery last April and sat out the 2021 campaign, and he still has a bit to go in his recovery. The 22-year-old could return to game action sometime over the summer if there's no issues with his rehab program.

MARCH 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox beat Twins 7-1 for twinbill sweep, 9th straight win

Alex Verdugo had three hits, including a two-run single in a six-run fifth inning, and the Boston Red Sox extended their winning streak to nine games, beating the Minnesota Twins 7...

APRIL 14, 2021 • Associated Press

Top Red Sox pitching prospect Bryan Mata undergoes Tommy John surgery Bryan Mata is the No. 6 overall player in Boston's minor leagues per SoxProspects.com.

APRIL 14, 2021 • PROVIDENCEJOURNAL.COM

Red Sox top pitching prospect Bryan Mata undergoes Tommy John surgery The Red Sox arsenal of arms suffered a big blow on Wednesday.

APRIL 14, 2021 • BOSTONHERALD.COM