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Braves place LHP Tyler Matzek (elbow) on 15-day injured list The Atlanta Braves placed left-handed reliever Tyler Matzek, who has struggled since his return from Tommy John surgery, on the 15-day injur...

MAY 7, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Braves' bullpen takes another hit as left-hander Tyler Matzek lands on 15-day injured list

The Atlanta Braves lost another reliever to injury when they placed left-hander Tyler Matzek on the 15-day injured list with left elbow inflammation

MAY 7, 2024 • Associated Press

Tyler Matzek placed on injured list with left elbow inflammation The Braves on Tuesday placed left-handed reliever Tyler Matzek on the 15-day injured list, backdated to May 5, with left elbow inflammation....

MAY 7, 2024 • AJC.COM

López throws 6 strong innings, Acuña scores 3 runs as Braves hold off Mets 6-5

Ronald Acuña Jr. scored three runs and stole three bases, Reynaldo López threw six scoreless innings and the Atlanta Braves held off the New York Mets 6-5

APRIL 10, 2024 • Associated Press

Braves excited about the return of Tyler Matzek, their not-so-secret weapon Matzek’s swagger is infectious, and it's a welcome sight in Braves camp that he's healthy again.

FEBRUARY 23, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Injuries behind him, Matzek poised to return to his '21 self NORTH PORT, Fla. -- Along with dealing with the physical challenges that accompany recovery from Tommy John surgery, Tyler Matzek spent the...

FEBRUARY 18, 2024 • MLB.COM

Expected back in spring General manager Alex Anthopoulos said Friday that Matzek (elbow) is expected to be ready for spring training, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact After undergoing Tommy John surgery in October 2022, Matzek resumed throwing in late May and remains on pace to return to Atlanta's bullpen for the start of 2024. The 32-year-old lefty holds a 2.92 ERA and 1.22 WHIP since joining Atlanta in 2020.

OCTOBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recovering nicely Matzek (elbow) played catch Saturday, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

Impact Matzek underwent Tommy John surgery in October and has reportedly been throwing since the end of May. The 32-year-old reliever still has a long way to go in his rehab process and almost certainly won't be ready to return until next season, but it's a good sign to see Matzek get back to throwing with a bit of velocity.

JUNE 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler Matzek fires back at Pete Alonso, Mets after Braves retake lead Atlanta Braves pitcher Tyler Matzek got revenge on New York Mets star Pete Alonso, who yelled "Throw it again" to Bryce Elder after hitting...

JUNE 7, 2023 • FANSIDED.COM

Shifts to 60-day IL Matzek (elbow) was placed on the 60-day injured list Thursday, retroactive to March 27.

Impact Matzek's move to the 60-day IL was only a matter of time after he underwent Tommy John surgery in October. He was also dealing with a bulging disc in his back during spring training. The veteran left-hander will miss the entire 2023 campaign while recovering and rehabbing from the elbow procedure.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recovering from bulging disc Matzek (elbow) is recovering from a bulging disc in his back, Justin Toscano of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact The bulging disc is in addition to his ongoing recovery from Tommy John surgery. Matzek underwent the reconstructive elbow procedure in October and will miss the entire 2023 campaign. He should be fully recovered from both issues come the start of spring training in 2024.

MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Injured LH Matzek signs $3.1m, 2-year deal with Braves

Even though he'll be out until 2024, the Atlanta Braves have re-signed reliever Tyler Matzek to a $3.1 million, two-year contract

NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • Associated Press

Re-signs with Atlanta Matzek (elbow) signed a two-year, $3.1 million deal Friday which includes a $5.5 million club option for 2025.

Impact Matzek underwent Tommy John surgery on his left elbow in October, so he will almost certainly miss all of the 2023 season. Still, the 32-year-old southpaw has a 2.92 ERA and 1.22 WHIP since joining the Braves in 2020, so it's not much of a surprise to see the team eager to lock him down for the next few years.

NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Braves' Matzek has Tommy John surgery, out 12-18 months

Braves reliever Tyler Matzek had Tommy John surgery on Wednesday and will be sidelined for 12 to 18 months

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • Associated Press

Tyler Matzek to undergo Tommy John surgery Braves reliever Tyler Matzek will undergo Tommy John surgery on Wednesday, according to Braves manager Brian Snitker.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • AJC.COM

Getting Tommy John surgery Atlanta manager Brian Snitker said Matzek (elbow) will undergo Tommy John surgery Wednesday, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Impact Earlier this week, Matzek was removed from Atlanta's roster ahead of the National League Division Series with the Phillies due to elbow discomfort, and follow-up tests evidently determined that the southpaw would need reconstructive surgery to address the issue. Even if Matzek meets the short end of the 12-to-16-month recovery timeline typical for Tommy John surgeries, he won't be available to pitch for Atlanta until at least the spring of 2024, when he'll be 33 years old. Matzek was a key piece out of the bullpen for Atlanta during last season's World Series run, but he had taken a slight step back during the 2022 campaign, logging a 3.50 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 36:29 K:BB over 43.2 innings.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Misses NLDS roster with elbow issue Matzek is dealing with elbow discomfort and will not be on Atlanta's NLDS roster, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Matzek will be evaluated in Texas with the hopes of being cleared to play in the NLCS, should Atlanta get that far. The veteran lefty has been a shutdown arm in the last two postseasons, recording a combined 1.48 ERA and a 40.4 percent strikeout rate in 24.1 innings.

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Strider on, Matzek off Braves' NLDS roster ATLANTA -- Spencer Strider is on the Braves’ National League Division Series roster, but last year’s postseason star Tyler Matzek isn’t.

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • MLB.COM

Collects third win Matzek (3-2) picked up the win Sunday over the Marlins, allowing one hit and striking out one in a scoreless eighth inning.

Impact Atlanta was in a 1-0 hole when Matzek took the mound, but he kept the deficit from getting worse and was rewarded when his team rallied in the top of the ninth. The southpaw has two wins and a save in his last three appearances, and in 17 innings since the beginning of July he sports a 2.65 ERA and 1.12 WHIP, albeit with a lackluster 13:8 K:BB.

AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nails down extra-innings save Matzek struck out two in a perfect 11th inning Tuesday to record his first save of the season in a win over the Red Sox.

Impact Deadline acquisition Raisel Iglesias worked the eighth inning and closer Kenley Jansen the ninth, leaving the extra frames to the rest of the bullpen. Dylan Lee gave up a run in the 10th after Atlanta had taken a lead, but Matzek was able to get the job done in the 11th. The southpaw's control has wavered at times this season, and he sports a 3.86 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 21:15 K:BB through 25.2 innings with a win and six holds in addition to Tuesday's save.

AUGUST 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to return Matzek (shoulder) was activated from the injured list Monday.

Impact Matzek has been out since injuring his shoulder in mid-May, but he completed a rehab assignment and is ready to pitch for the big club again. Matzek had a couple subpar outings earlier in the season, but he also picked up six holds, and it should not be long before he reclaims a key spot in Atlanta's bullpen.

JULY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler Matzek, Eddie Rosario look like major-leaguers in Gwinnett rehab outings Braves left-hander Tyler Matzek struck out two, with no walks or hits allowed, in a scoreless sixth inning as he started his rehab assignmen...

JUNE 30, 2022 • AJC.COM

Rehab transferred to Triple-A Matzek (shoulder) had his rehab assignment transferred to Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday.

Impact Matzek began his rehab stint at Single-A Augusta on Monday but didn't make any appearances, and he'll progress to the Triple-A level several days later. While the southpaw seems to be closing in on a return, it's not yet clear which day he'll be able to rejoin the major-league club.

JUNE 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Taylor drives in go-ahead run, Dodgers top Braves 5-3 in 11

Chris Taylor had three hits, including the go-ahead double in the 11th inning, lifting the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 5-3 win over the Atlanta Braves

JUNE 27, 2022 • Associated Press

Rehab start begins Monday Matzek (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment Monday at Single-A Augusta, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

Impact Matzek has been cleared for game action after he tossed a live batting practice session Saturday without issue. The 31-year-old has been sidelined since mid-May with shoulder inflammation and will likely need at least two rehab appearances before Atlanta brings him back from the 15-day injured list.

JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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Braves' bullpen takes another hit as left-hander Tyler Matzek lands on 15-day injured list

López throws 6 strong innings, Acuña scores 3 runs as Braves hold off Mets 6-5

Injured LH Matzek signs $3.1m, 2-year deal with Braves

Braves' Matzek has Tommy John surgery, out 12-18 months

Taylor drives in go-ahead run, Dodgers top Braves 5-3 in 11