MARCH 25 • STLTODAY.COM
Cardinals betting on healthy seasons from Jack Flaherty, Steven Matz to lift rotation The Cardinals did not make a big-name free-agent starting pitching addition this winter, and they'll rely on heavily on Jack Flaherty and St...
Continues impressive spring Matz allowed one run on three hits and struck out five over six innings in Thursday's Grapefruit League game versus the Yankees.
Impact The one run allowed by Matz came on a solo home run by Oswaldo Cabrera. Over 17.2 innings this spring, Matz has a 1.53 ERA, 0.74 WHIP and 17:3 K:BB. After knee and shoulder injuries limited the southpaw in 2022, his strong spring has him poised for a bounce-back season. He's a lock for the Cardinals' rotation, though he has reached 150 innings only three times in his major-league career.
MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE
Feeling strong this spring Matz said after throwing three perfect innings against the Astros on Monday that "I feel the strongest I ever have in my career," Lynn Worthy of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports...
Impact Matz struck out four while needing just 39 pitches to navigate through his three perfect frames. He touched 95 mph with his sinker, which is more velocity than he typically shows at this point in camp. Matz is looking to bounce back from a disappointing first season in St. Louis which saw him limited to just 48 innings due to injuries.
MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE
Earns win in return Matz (5-3) struck out one in a perfect inning to earn the win in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader versus the Reds.
Impact Matz made his return from a torn left MCL in this appearance. He was immediately rewarded as the Cardinals won in the 11th inning after generating the lone run of the game on an error. This was Matz's first relief outing since 2020 with the Mets and just his sixth appearance out of the bullpen in his career. He has a 5.56 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 52:9 K:BB through 43.2 innings this year, though it's expected he'll serve as a multi-inning reliever for the rest of the campaign.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Returns from injured list Matz (knee) was activated off the injured list Saturday, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Impact Matz struggled to a 5.70 ERA in 10 starts for the Cardinals before tearing the MCL in his left knee, though his 27.4 percent strikeout rate and 4.8 percent walk rate were both strong marks. He's ready to help out in the final few weeks of the season, albeit in a bullpen role, as he didn't have time to build all the way up to a starter's workload.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Molina homers, Pujols goes hitless as Cards sweep Reds
Yadier Molina hit a two-run drive while Albert Pujols went hitless in his quest for 700 homers, and the St. Louis Cardinals swept a doubleheader from the Cincinnati Reds 5-1 and 1-...SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Montgomery stays unbeaten with Cardinals, blanks Cubs
Jordan Montgomery pitched shutout ball into the seventh inning to remain unbeaten with St. Louis, Lars Nootbaar and Tommy Edman homered, and the Cardinals beat the Chicago Cubs 8-0SEPTEMBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Strider, Contreras lead streaking Braves past Cards, 11-4
Spencer Strider pitched six strong innings and William Contreras hit a three-run double as the streaking Atlanta Braves defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 11-4AUGUST 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pujols homers as Montgomery, Cardinals blank Cubs 1-0
Albert Pujols hit career homer No. 693, Jordan Montgomery pitched a one-hitter and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Chicago Cubs 1-0 for their season-high eighth straight victoryAUGUST 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Throws side session Matz (knee) threw 30 pitches during a low-intensity side session this weekend, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.
Impact Although Matz didn't throw with much intensity over the weekend, he apparently felt good afterward since he'll throw another bullpen session Wednesday. It's not yet clear when the southpaw will be able to begin a rehab assignment, but he's trended in the right direction over the last few weeks.
AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Nearing mound work Matz (knee) could throw off a mound this weekend, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.
Impact Per Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat, Matz played catch off a mound Wednesday and did some running on the field, so throwing pitches off the mound would mark another step forward in his recovery from a torn MCL in his left knee. Matz is still likely a week or more away from beginning a minor-league rehab assignment, so he's not expected to be a rotation option for the Cardinals until September at the soonest.
AUGUST 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Throws on field pregame Matz (knee) has begun a throwing program, which including flat-ground throwing prior to Saturday's game, John Denton of MLB.com reports.
Impact Denton adds Matz remains optimistic that he'll return before the end of the season. He's still early in the rehab process, so Matz isn't expected back before September at the earliest due to a torn MCL in his left knee. A clearer picture of his recovery timeline should emerge once he begins to face hitters.
AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Cardinals host the Yankees, try to continue home win streak
The St. Louis Cardinals host the New York Yankees trying to extend a seven-game home winning streakAUGUST 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Yankees aim to stop 3-game slide, take on the Cardinals
The New York Yankees come into the matchup with the St. Louis Cardinals after losing three in a rowAUGUST 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Quintana wins in St. Louis debut, Cardinals sweep DH vs Cubs
Newly acquired José Quintana won in his debut with St. Louis, Tyler O’Neill and Nolan Arenado homered and the Cardinals beat Chicago 7-2, completing a doubleheader sweep of the Cub...AUGUST 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MLB trade deadline 2022: What Cardinals need more than Juan Soto
The Cardinals are in the mix for Juan Soto, but Jordan Shusterman believes they have a more pressing need at the trade deadline.JULY 28, 2022
Cardinals' Steven Matz has torn MCL The lefty will miss several weeks and it's unclear if he will miss the rest of the season.
JULY 27, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Surgery not yet certain The Cardinals, according to Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat, will wait a week before deciding whether or not Matz will need surgery on his injured left knee.
Impact It was reported Sunday that Matz has a torn MCL in his left knee, and if he goes under the knife he will miss the rest of the season. There remains a chance he could recover without undergoing a procedure, though, and the Cardinals will wait and see how things play out. While he could still pitch again in 2022, Matz is looking at a minimum 4-to-6 week absence regardless of the final decision that is made.
JULY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Cardinals notebook: LHP Steven Matz has torn ligament in left knee after fielding mishap He will be examined in St. Louis Monday. CF Bader is seeking second opinion on treating ailing right foot.
JULY 24, 2022 • STLTODAY.COM
Dealing with torn MCL Matz has been diagnosed with a torn left MCL, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
Impact Matz landed on the 15-day injured list with a knee issue Sunday and will visit with the team surgeon Monday to determine whether he'll require a procedure to address the issue. Manager Oliver Marmol didn't rule out the possibility of Matz returning to the field this season, but it seems likely that he'll be forced to spend more than the minimum of 15 days on the injured list. Marmol said that the team will be able to use a four-man rotation until early August since Dakota Hudson (neck) seems to be closing in on a return.
JULY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Moves to injured list Matz was placed on the 15-day injured list Sunday with a left knee sprain.
Impact Matz exited Saturday's start with the injury and will be sidelined for at least a few turns through the rotation. It's unclear if the left-hander is expected to be available when first eligible to be reinstated Aug. 9. Matthew Liberatore is likely to rejoin the Cardinals as a starting option with the team now down Matz and Dakota Hudson (neck).
JULY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Steven Matz wins for first time with Cardinals since May 2 but is hurt again CINCINNATI — Mincing few words before Saturday night’s game at Great American Ball Park, Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said that the club...
JULY 23, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Suffers left knee strain Matz suffered a left knee strain in Saturday's start against the Reds, John Denton of MLB.com reports.
Impact Matz left Saturday's outing with what was originally reported to be a right ankle injury, but it has now been determined that he strained his left knee while trying to field a ball at first base in the sixth inning. Unfortunately, the left-hander will likely be placed on the 15-day injured list after making just one start since his last trip to the IL.
JULY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rolls ankle, leaves start early Matz left Saturday's start against the Reds in the sixth inning after he rolled his right ankle, John Denton of MLB.com reports.
Impact Matz rolled his right ankle trying to field a ball at first base with one out in the sixth inning Saturday against the Reds, forcing him to exit the contest early. Making his first start after being activated from the 15-day injured list July 17, the left-hander pitched 5.1 innings, allowing two runs on three hits and a walk while striking out seven before exiting. Junior Fernandez replaced him on the mound and Matz can be considered day-to-day for the time being.
JULY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Cardinals-Reds game postponed because of rain
The St. Louis Cardinals game against the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday was postponed because of rainJULY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
