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Mets won't shut down Matt Harvey when he hits 180 innings

Relax, Mets fans. Matt Harvey will pitch in the postseason.

Responding to comments from Harvey's agent, Scott Boras, who said the ace would be shut down after 180 innings, Mets general manager Sandy Alderson told the News the team does not plan to shelve the big right-hander when he reaches that limit. Boris suggested the limit was set by doctors.

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In an article on CBSSports.com Friday, Boris said that Harvey, who has pitched 166.1 innings has a hard limit of 180.