Steven Matz - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Hammered in three innings Matz (3-1) took the loss Tuesday against the Reds, allowing four runs on four hits and four walks with four strikeouts across three innings.

Impact Matz didn't have it Tuesday, as he was shelled for three homers in the first two innings while walking a season-high four batters before being yanked after needing 77 pitches to record nine outs. Matz had gone at least five innings in each of his previous four starts to begin the 2026 campaign. The left-hander now owns a 4.81 ERA and 25:10 K:BB across 24.1 innings. Matz's return to starting has gone pretty well for the most part through the first month of the season.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Elly De La Cruz hits 2 of Reds' 5 home runs in 12-6 victory over Rays

Elly De La Cruz hit two of Cincinnati’s five home runs, rookie Sal Stewart added three RBIs to reach 24 on the season and the Reds scored the first nine runs to beat the Tampa Bay...

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Reds seek to extend win streak, take on the Rays

The Cincinnati Reds will attempt to prolong a four-game win streak with a victory against the Tampa Bay Rays

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Settles for no-decision Matz took a no-decision Wednesday against the White Sox, allowing two runs on six hits and one walk in 5.1 innings. He struck out four.

Impact Though Matz threw a season-low 74 pitches Wednesday, he was still able to turn in a solid outing overall. The veteran southpaw is putting together an effective transition back to the rotation with the Rays in 2026 so far, having now tossed at least five frames in each of his first four starts. Matz has a quality 3.80 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 21:6 K:BB over his first 21.1 innings, and he should maintain streaming appeal in his next scheduled start at pitcher-friendly Tropicana Field versus the Reds.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Rays rally in 9th with 2 bases-loaded walks for 5-3 win over White Sox, stretch win streak to 6

Junior Caminero homered and the Tampa Rays scored twice on bases-loaded walks in the ninth inning, rallying for a 5-3 win over the Chicago White Sox

APRIL 16 • Associated Press

Díaz sparks comeback against Gil and Rays rally for 5-3 win that extends Yankees' skid to 3

Yandy Díaz sparked a comeback with a tying, two-run homer in the first inning off Luis Gil, who made his first big league start this season, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Yankees...

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Picks up third win of 2026 Matz (3-0) earned the win against the Yankees on Friday, allowing two runs on two hits and two walks while striking out seven across five innings.

Impact Matz yielded two runs in the first inning, but he kept the Yankees off the board the rest of the way despite allowing two baserunners in both the fourth and fifth frames. He induced only one groundout but also generated 16 whiffs on 88 pitches (57 strikes). He has struck out 15 batters over his last two outings (11 innings) and has posted a 2.45 ERA and 0.73 WHIP in that span. Matz is slated to start next week on the road against the White Sox.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees visit the Rays to open 3-game series

The Tampa Bay Rays host the New York Yankees to begin a three-game series

APRIL 10 • Associated Press

Yankees vs. Rays: Start Time, Streaming Live, TV Channel, How to Watch The New York Yankees (8-4), who will give the ball to Luis Gil, visit the Tampa Bay Rays (5-7) with Steven Matz on the hill, Friday at 7:10...

APRIL 10 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Fans eight in win Matz (2-0) earned the win Saturday against the Twins after allowing one run on two hits and two walks while striking out eight.

Impact Matz tossed 58 of his 97 pitches for strikes and looked far better than in his opening outing, when he allowed four runs on six hits across five frames in a win over the Cardinals. Matz has a 10:3 K:BB through his first two starts of the season, but he should face a tougher test the next time he's on the mound since his next start is tentatively lined up for next weekend at home against the Yankees.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Aranda, Díaz and Matz lead the Rays to a 7-1 victory over the Twins

Jonathan Aranda hit a two-run double, Yandy Díaz drove in two runs and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Minnesota Twins 7-1 on Saturday night

APRIL 5 • Associated Press

Rays come into matchup against the Twins on losing streak

The Tampa Bay Rays look to break a three-game losing streak with a win against the Minnesota Twins

APRIL 4 • Associated Press

Nabs first win in team debut Matz (1-0) notched the win Sunday against the Cardinals, allowing four runs on six hits and one walk in five innings. He struck out two.

Impact Matz hardly pitched well enough to deserve the win Sunday, but the Rays gave him plenty of run support. The veteran southpaw produced a respectable 10 whiffs on the day, and it's notable he was able to throw 81 pitches in his first start since April of last year. The expectation entering the season was that Matz would be on a pitch count initially, making his workload something to monitor in next week's scheduled outing in Minnesota versus the Twins.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Yandy Díaz has career-high 5 hits, drives in 4 runs as Rays beat Cardinals 11-7 behind Steven Matz

Yandy Díaz singled four times, doubled and drove in four runs, and Steven Matz notched the victory against his former team as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the St. Louis Cardinals 11-7 o...

MARCH 29 • Associated Press

Cardinals try to sweep series against the Rays

The St. Louis Cardinals face the Tampa Bay Rays looking to sweep their three-game series

MARCH 29 • Associated Press

Competing for rotation spot Matz allowed one hit and one walk in four shutout innings during Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Twins. He struck out three.

Impact Matz is now up to six scoreless frames covering two Grapefruit League outings. The 34-year-old left-hander is looking to open his first season with Tampa Bay as part of the starting rotation, which could occasionally give him streaming appeal in deep fantasy leagues for home starts at pitcher-friendly Tropicana Field based on matchups. Last regular season, Matz posted a quality 3.05 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 59:11 K:BB over 76.2 innings across time for St. Louis and Boston.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Trio of touted pitching prospects seizing opportunity in Rays camp PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. -- When Brody Hopkins first walked into the Major League clubhouse at Charlotte Sports Park earlier this month, he coul...

MARCH 1 • MLB.COM

Matz features lively fastball as part of a fun spring debut FORT MYERS, Fla. -- With his work on the mound and his mentorship in the clubhouse, Steven Matz has already made a positive first impression...

FEBRUARY 26 • MLB.COM

Tampa Bay Rays and pitcher Nick Martinez finalize $13 million, 1-year contract

Nick Martinez and the Tampa Bay Rays have finalized a $13 million, one-year contract

FEBRUARY 11 • Associated Press

RHP Nick Martinez agrees to a $13 million, 1-year contract with the Rays, AP source says

The Tampa Bay Rays have added Nick Martinez, agreeing to a $13 million, one-year contract with the veteran right-hander

FEBRUARY 9 • Associated Press

Rays Not Done After Blockbuster Trade, Insider Believes The Tampa Bay Rays were busy on Friday. They had already signed Cedric Mullins and Steven Matz to contracts to try and improve their roster...

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • SI.COM

Will get another chance to start Rays president of baseball operations Erik Neander said Tuesday that Matz will be given a chance to open the season in the rotation, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Neander said that Matz -- whose two-year, $15 million contract became official Tuesday -- has "a real desire" to be a starting pitcher again, and the "the investment was made with that in mind." All but two of Matz's 53 regular-season appearances in 2025 came out of the bullpen, but the 34-year-old has predominantly been a starter in his career. He posted a 3.05 ERA and 59:11 K:BB over 76.2 regular-season frames between the Cardinals and Red Sox this past season.

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Left-hander Steven Matz and Rays finalize $15 million 2-year contract

Left-handed pitcher Steven Matz is heading to Tampa Bay after finalizing a $15 million, two-year contract with the Rays

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Red Sox Reportedly Surprisingly High On These Roster Members - NESN.com The Boston Red Sox have been tied to plenty of external free agents, but let’s not forget about all the internal free agents they’ll be havi...

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • NESN.COM

Report: Steven Matz lands a two-year deal with the Tampa Bay Rays A familiar face is heading back to the AL East. Per Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times, the Rays are in agreement with southpaw Steven Matz...

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

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