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Tampa Bay shifts Steven Matz to relief role following struggles in rotation | Sporting News Horace Shivers

JUNE 6 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Moving to bullpen Matz will pitch out of the bullpen going forward, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Matz has given up 11 earned runs in just 4.2 combined innings between his last two starts, so the Rays will pull him out of the rotation and move him to the bullpen until he rights the ship. The team hasn't yet announced who will claim the open spot in the rotation, though Joe Boyle figures to be a likely candidate since he's already started three games for the Rays this season and owns a spot on the 40-man roster.

JUNE 6 • ROTOWIRE

Mauled by Tigers Matz (4-3) took the loss Tuesday, coughing up five runs on six hits over 1.2 innings as the Rays were routed 8-0 by the Tigers. He struck out two without walking a batter.

Impact Gleyber Torres led off the game with a solo shot before Wenceel Perez added a two-run blast in the second, helping to chase Matz from the game after only 53 pitches (35 strikes). The southpaw's been tagged for 11 runs in his last two outings, ballooning his ERA from 3.70 to 5.48, and he hasn't won a game since late April. With Jesse Scholtens (wrist) on the IL and Joe Boyle still struggling to find his form at Triple-A Durham, however, Tampa Bay may have to stick with Matz in the rotation a little while longer. He lines up to make his next start at home early next week against the Red Sox.

JUNE 3 • ROTOWIRE

'We'll come around': Rays not sweating Matz's struggles, recent skid ST. PETERSBURG -- After giving up a season-high six runs on seven hits in three innings last Wednesday in Baltimore, veteran left-hander Ste...

JUNE 3 • MLB.COM

Torres, Pérez and Greene go deep to back Flaherty as Tigers beat Rays 8-0

Gleyber Torres hit a leadoff homer, Wenceel Pérez and Riley Greene also went deep and the Detroit Tigers routed the Tampa Bay Rays 8-0

JUNE 3 • Associated Press

Tagged for six runs during loss Matz (4-2) took the loss Wednesday against the Orioles, allowing six runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out two over three innings.

Impact Things unraveled quickly for Matz in the opening inning. After issuing a leadoff walk, the left-hander surrendered a two-run homer to Gunnar Henderson before allowing five of the next six batters to reach base, leading to a five-run frame. Matz managed to complete just two more innings afterward, and the six runs allowed marked a season high. After he had held opponents to two or fewer earned runs in six of his previous eight starts, the southpaw now owns a 4.67 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 35:17 K:BB across 44.1 innings. Matz is scheduled to face Detroit next.

MAY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Rays aim to break losing streak in matchup with the Orioles

The Tampa Bay Rays are looking to stop their three-game skid with a win against the Baltimore Orioles

MAY 27 • Associated Press

It turns out Red Sox might've dodged difficult situation after letting Steven Matz go In his short tenure as chief baseball officer of the Boston Red Sox, Craig Breslow has made one sucessful trade deadline move: acquiring Ste...

MAY 21 • BOSOXINJECTION.COM

Works in tandem in return Matz didn't factor into the decision Wednesday, allowing one run on three hits and two walks over four innings in the Rays' 5-3 victory over the Orioles. He struck out five.

Impact Making his first start since May 3 after recovering from a bout of elbow inflammation, Matz was lifted after 67 pitches (41 strikes) and wound up working in a tandem arrangement with Jesse Scholtens, who got the win while tossing four innings of relief. Matz wasn't expected to have any significant workload restrictions, so it's not clear if he'll continue to piggyback with Scholtens, or if Tampa Bay will shift to a six-man rotation. Regardless of his role or when his next outing will happen, Matz's 3.70 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 33:15 K:BB through 41.1 innings on the season will give him some fantasy appeal in deeper formats.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Activated ahead of start Wednesday The Rays reinstated Matz (elbow) from the 15-day injured list ahead of his scheduled start Wednesday against the Orioles, Ryan Bass of Rays.tv reports.

Impact After Tampa Bay deactivated him May 5 due to left elbow inflammation, Matz ended up spending the minimum amount of time on the shelf. Following his placement on the IL, Matz took just a few days off from throwing before getting back on the mound, so he shouldn't be operating with any major restrictions as he slots back into the Tampa Bay rotation. Prior to being shelved, Matz went 4-1 with a 3.86 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 28:13 K:BB in 37.1 innings through his first seven starts of the season.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Rays host the Orioles, aim to continue home win streak

The Tampa Bay Rays host the Baltimore Orioles looking to continue a three-game home winning streak

MAY 20 • Associated Press

Diaz leads Rays against the Orioles after 4-hit game

The Tampa Bay Rays play the Baltimore Orioles after Yandy Diaz's four-hit game on Monday

MAY 19 • Associated Press

Cleared to return Wednesday Matz (elbow) will rejoin the Rays' rotation Wednesday with a start against the Orioles, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Matz came out of a bullpen session Sunday with no concerns, clearing the path for his return. The veteran southpaw did not make any rehab starts, so he will likely be somewhat limited from a workload perspective versus Baltimore. Matz posted a 3.86 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 28:13 K:BB over 37.1 innings covering his first seven starts for the Rays before going down with left elbow inflammation.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles take on the Rays after Henderson's 4-hit game

The Baltimore Orioles take on the Tampa Bay Rays after Gunnar Henderson had four hits on Sunday in a 7-3 win over the Nationals

MAY 18 • Associated Press

Rays and Marlins meet to determine series winner

The Tampa Bay Rays and Miami Marlins play on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series

MAY 17 • Associated Press

Rays play the Marlins after Mullins' 4-hit game

The Tampa Bay Rays take on the Miami Marlins after Cedric Mullins had four hits against the Marlins on Friday

MAY 16 • Associated Press

Marlins visit the Rays to open 3-game series

The Tampa Bay Rays host the Miami Marlins to start a three-game series

MAY 15 • Associated Press

Rays take 3-game win streak into matchup with the Blue Jays

The Tampa Bay Rays look to keep a three-game win streak alive when they take on the Toronto Blue Jays

MAY 13 • Associated Press

Rays bring 1-0 series advantage over Blue Jays into game 2

The Tampa Bay Rays meet the Toronto Blue Jays with a 1-0 series lead

MAY 12 • Associated Press

Blue Jays open 3-game series with the Rays

The Toronto Blue Jays host the Tampa Bay Rays to start a three-game series

MAY 11 • Associated Press

Red Sox and Rays meet with series tied 1-1

Both the Boston Red Sox and the Tampa Bay Rays are looking for a series win with a victory on Sunday

MAY 10 • Associated Press

Boston Red Sox host the Tampa Bay Rays Saturday

The Boston Red Sox square off against the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday

MAY 9 • Associated Press

Red Sox host Tampa Bay Rays, look to stop home losing streak

The Boston Red Sox aim to end their three-game home skid with a win over the Tampa Bay Rays

MAY 8 • Associated Press

Another big name MLB starting pitcher is out indefinitely with elbow issues The injury wave continues across MLB. The Tampa Bay Rays have announced that left-hander Steven Matz has been placed on the 15-day injured l...

MAY 5 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Absence expected to be brief Matz's (elbow) stint on the 15-day injured list is not expected to last long, Ryan Bass of Rays.tv reports.

Impact Matz was placed on the IL earlier Tuesday with left elbow inflammation. He felt soreness in the elbow after his last outing, but an MRI came back negative and the belief is the injury was caught early. It's unclear when Matz might be ready to throw again, but he could be ready to rejoin the Rays' rotation later this month if all goes well.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

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