New York Mets

Matt Harvey apologizes to Mets, explains why he didn’t show up Saturday

Published May. 10, 2017 1:17 a.m. ET

Chris Bahr

Right-hander Matt Harvey returned to the New York Mets on Tuesday after serving his team-imposed three-game suspension for not reporting to the ballpark for Saturday’s game against the Marlins – an absence he initially blamed on a migraine, according to FOX Sports’ Ken Rosenthal.

On Tuesday, the 28-year-old right-hander apologized to his teammates and coaches before meeting with the media for the first time since the incident.

Harvey said he is “extremely embarrassed by my actions” and admitted he was out past curfew Friday night, played golf Saturday morning and “put myself in a bad place to be ready for showing up for a ballgame.” His full statement:

https://twitter.com/AnthonyDiComo/status/862025564768661505

Since Harvey’s ill-fated no-show, there has been a report that he partied until 4 a.m. on Friday night/Saturday morning, as well as a report that the Mets sent security officials to check on him at his home at 10 p.m. on Saturday.

In six starts this season, Harvey is 2-2 with a 5.14 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 20 strikeouts in 35 innings. He is expected to start Friday at Milwaukee.