Mets manager Terry Collins said that Matt Harvey‘s right triceps is sore and swollen but that he’s still on track to start Game 5 of the NLCS (if necessary) on Thursday at Wrigley Field.
Harvey is slated to throw his regular bullpen session on Tuesday.
During his start in Game 1 of the NLCS, Harvey was struck in the triceps by a line drive but remained in the game and ultimately allowed two runs in 7.2 innings.
If Harvey is unable to pitch, the Mets would have to decide between using Bartolo Colon or Jon Niese, who have been pitching out of the bullpen.