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One more rehab start needed Matz (back) will require one more minor-league rehab start before being activated from the 60-day injured list.

Impact Matz struck out six in 4.1 scoreless innings during a rehab outing with Triple-A Memphis on Friday, but hasn't been deemed ready to return. Despite being on the shelf since May 3, Matz shouldn't have any restrictions once activated from the injured list considering he threw 76 pitches Friday. Following the trade deadline acquisition of Erick Fedde, it's unclear who'll be the odd man out in the St. Louis rotation once Matz is healthy.

AUGUST 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

No back pain in Sunday outing Manager Oli Marmol told reporters Monday that Matz did not feel any back pain following his rehab outing with Triple-A Memphis on Sunday, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Impact Matz came away with the no decision Sunday after allowing one run on two hits while striking out three across four frames. His next rehab appearance will take place Friday, and the plan is for the 33-year-old southpaw to pitch five innings and approximately 75-to-80 pitches. Matz has not pitched for the Cardinals since late April due to a herniated disc in his back, though he could be on his way back to the big club if he comes out of Friday's outing unscathed.

AUGUST 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Completes first rehab outing Matz (back) threw two innings, allowing one run on one hit while striking out two with no walks in a rehab outing with Triple-A Memphis on Thursday, Lynn Worthy of the St. Louis Po...

Impact Matz's outing met the team's expectations in terms of both number of pitches and innings. Assuming he avoids any setbacks, he should be in line for a few more rehab outings before being activated from the injured list -- likely to rejoin the rotation.

AUGUST 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Beginning rehab assignment Matz (back) will begin a rehab assignment Thursday and is expected to throw about 30 pitches over two innings, Lynn Worthy of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact The left-hander is hoping to return from the injured list sometime in August, and beginning a rehab assignment at the start of the month should give him a chance to make that happen. Matz has sidelined since late April and will likely need a least a few rehab starts before rejoining the Cardinals.

JULY 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hoping to return in August Matz (back) is hoping to return sometime in August, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact The left-hander threw his second bullpen session Saturday since resuming a throwing program. Matz has been on the injured list since May 3 due to a lower-back strain and had to be pulled off his initial rehab assignment in June following a setback. He'll need another rehab assignment before returning and any timetable at this point is very rough.

JULY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hoping to return in August Matz (back) is hoping to return sometime in August, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

JULY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Throwing off mound Saturday Matz (back) will throw a bullpen session Saturday, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Saturday will mark the second time Matz has thrown off a mound since he moved to the 60-day IL in late June. If he's able to get through his next session without any issues, the Cardinals may clear him to face live hitters before sending him back on a minor-league rehab assignment. The 33-year-old southpaw has been on the injured list since May 3 due to a lower-back strain, and his recovery has been slowed by a setback he suffered in June.

JULY 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Throwing off mound Saturday Matz (back) will throw a bullpen session Saturday, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Saturday will mark the second time Matz has thrown off a mound since he moved to the 60-day IL in late June. If he's able to get through his next session without any issues, the Cardinals may clear him to face live hitters before sending him back on a minor-league rehab assignment shortly afterward. The 33-year-old southpaw has been on the injured list since May 3 due to a lower-back strain, and his recovery has been slowed by a setback he suffered during a rehab appearance.

JULY 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Reds meet the Cardinals with 2-1 series lead

The Cincinnati Reds lead 2-1 in a four-game series against the St. Louis Cardinals

JUNE 30, 2024 • Associated Press

St. Louis Cardinals square off against the Cincinnati Reds Saturday

The St. Louis Cardinals host the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday

JUNE 29, 2024 • Associated Press

Shut down multiple weeks Matz (back) suffered a setback during his most recent rehab start Sunday at Double-A Springfield and will be shut down from throwing for the next two weeks, Katie Woo of The Athlet...

Impact Matz reported soreness in his back during the third start of his rehab assignment. Though the veteran southpaw looked to be on the cusp of a return from the 15-day injured list, the setback will result in Matz having to restart his throwing program once the two-week shutdown period is over. According to Woo, the Cardinals estimate that Matz could return within 4-to-6 weeks in a best-case scenario, meaning that he can be ruled out through the All-Star break.

JUNE 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back soreness surfaces Matz experienced soreness following Sunday's rehab start and will receive a second opinion on his lower-back strain in the next few days, Lynn Worthy of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch...

Impact The left-hander initially suffered the injury during his start in Detroit on April 30. Prior to the aggravation, he was closing in on his return to the Cardinals, as Sunday was his third rehab start. It's unclear how much longer Matz will be sidelined, but there should be more clarity once he's further evaluated.

JUNE 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Alec Burleson, Masyn Winn power Cardinals to a 5-1 win over Rockies for a 4-game split

Alec Burleson homered, Masyn Winn drove in two runs and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Colorado Rockies 5-1 on Sunday for a split in the teams’ four-game series

JUNE 9, 2024 • Associated Press

Cleared to play catch Matz (back) was cleared to resume playing catch Tuesday, Lynn Worthy of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact Matz has been shut down from throwing since receiving a second pain-killing injection in his lower back May 12. The Cardinals haven't set a return timeline for the 32-year-old lefty, though a clearer picture may emerge once he gets back to throwing off a mound.

MAY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers and Cardinals rained out, will play a traditional doubleheader on Tuesday

The game between the Detroit Tigers and St. Louis Cardinals has been postposed Monday night because of inclement weather

APRIL 29, 2024 • Associated Press

Cardinals-Tigers game postponed Matz and the Cardinals will not play Monday after their contest against the Tigers was postponed due to inclement weather, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.

Impact The game will be made up as part of a traditional doubleheader Tuesday. Matz and Kenta Maeda had been slated to take the ball Monday but now should be pushed back to Tuesday.

APRIL 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers host the Cardinals in first of 3-game series

The Detroit Tigers begin a three-game series at home against the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday

APRIL 29, 2024 • Associated Press

Pavin Smith hits grand slam and drives in 6 runs as Diamondbacks rout Cardinals 14-1

Pavin Smith hit a grand slam and drove in a career-high six runs to help the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 14-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday night

APRIL 24, 2024 • Associated Press

Cardinals meet the Diamondbacks with 1-0 series lead

The St. Louis Cardinals play the Arizona Diamondbacks, leading the series 1-0

APRIL 23, 2024 • Associated Press

Cardinals aim to sweep 3-game series against the Athletics

The St. Louis Cardinals will aim to sweep a three-game series with a win over the Oakland Athletics

APRIL 17, 2024 • Associated Press

Diamondbacks host the Cardinals to start 3-game series

The Arizona Diamondbacks open a three-game series at home against the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday

APRIL 12, 2024 • Associated Press

Matz's early dominance leads Cards' win St. LOUIS -- Two starts into the 2024 season, Steven Matz has been everything the Cardinals could have reasonably hoped for at the back-end...

APRIL 6, 2024 • MLB.COM

Marlins look to stop 8-game losing streak, take on the Cardinals

The Miami Marlins are looking to break an eight-game slide with a victory over the St. Louis Cardinals

APRIL 6, 2024 • Associated Press

Dodgers face the Cardinals leading series 2-1

The Los Angeles Dodgers bring a 2-1 lead into the next game of the series against the St. Louis Cardinals

MARCH 31, 2024 • Associated Press

With spring debut on tap, Matz eyeing reliability in 2024 JUPITER, Fla. -- So far, slow good for Steven Matz. It’s been a measured spring for Matz, who has been brought along at a deliberate pace in...

MARCH 3, 2024 • MLB.COM

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