Report: Struggling Mets To Call Up Top Prospect Steven Matz
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- He won't help the struggling offense, but he should fortify the Mets' strong starting rotation.
According to Fox Sports' Ken Rosenthal, the Mets are set to call up left-handed pitcher Steven Matz.
Source says #Mets calling up Matz. Two different club officials declined comment when asked. Team again could be pondering six-man rotation.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) June 25, 2015
To be clear: #Mets' promotion of Matz is NOT confirmed. Something, however, seems to be in works. Was told more would be known later today.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) June 25, 2015
Matz is the Mets' top-rated prospect, according to MLB.com.
The 24-year-old Long Island native might replace fellow left-handed starter Jon Niese, or New York could once again use a six-man rotation.
Mets are making an announcement about the rotation tomorrow
— Mike Vorkunov (@MikeVorkunov) June 25, 2015
In addition to Niese, New York's rotation includes co-aces Matt Harvey and Jacob deGrom, rookie Noah Syndergaard and veteran Bartolo Colon.
I've been told #Mets aren't making trade So as @Ken_Rosenthal is reporting if Matz is coming to majors it is just to get arm in rotation
— Joel Sherman (@Joelsherman1) June 25, 2015
Matz, who was born in Stony Brook and attended Ward Melville High School in East Setauket, has pitched brilliantly for Triple-A Las Vegas this season.
The former second-round pick has gone 7-4 with a 2.19 ERA in the hitter-friendly Pacific Coast League. In 90 1/3 innings pitched he's struck out 94 and walked 31.
For what it's worth, he's also batting .304.