New York Mets pitcher Steven Matz was sent home on Tuesday morning with an illness according to David Lennon of Newsday. The organization also didn’t want him to be around his teammates so as not to get anyone else sick. Matz missed his scheduled bullpen session but will apparently be good to go for his start on Friday against the Houston Astros.
It’s unclear what exactly Matz is suffering from, but the fact that it’s seemingly not too severe is a relief. In any case, it’s no surprise that the organization is taking it seriously and prioritizing keeping Matz away from the rest of the team.