Matt Harvey

Matt Harvey was diagnosed with a stress injury to the scapula in his throwing shoulder on Thursday. This injury will shut Harvey down for several weeks.

Fantasy Impact

This news is no real surprise considering Harvey was throwing in the high 80s on Wednesday night in his abbreviated start against the Cubs. Harvey, who complained of fatigue after his start on Wednesday, owns a 5.25 ERA and 1.45 WHIP on the season. The Mets should make a corresponding DL move with Harvey in the coming day or two allowing fantasy owners to stash him for what could, hopefully, be a second half rebound. Owners should expect Harvey back after the All Star Break at this point.

Matt Harvey told reporters that he will have his arm examined as it was feeling 'tired' and 'not working at all' in Wednesday's game against the Cubs.

Fantasy Impact

Harvey's struggles continued Wednesday, and it's been a miserable season for the former ace. Time will tell if he's dealing with a significant injury or if the Mets will manufacture something to allow Harvey time to work on his issues.

Matt Harvey tossed five shutout innings on Friday against the Braves in a 3-2 loss. Harvey allowed four hits while walking two and striking out three batters on 104 pitches.

Fantasy Impact

An encouraging start for Harvey but until he can string together a few good starts fantasy owners should stay away from the 28-year-old right-hander in standard 10 and 12-team mixed leagues. Harvey hasn't pitched more than six innings in a start since April 21.

Matt Harvey received a no-decision Friday against the Pirates, allowing six runs in five innings on five hits and four walks, while striking out five. Harvey now has 32 walks in 61 1/3 innings.

Fantasy Impact

Harvey has walked at least four in four of his last five starts, and legitimately looks as if he has no idea where the pitch will go when he lets it go out of his hand. Pitchers who undergo thoracic outlet syndrome surgery, like Harvey, often take several months to round back into form, but Harvey's current struggles with his command make it nearly impossible to start him in anything other than a deep NL-only league right now.

Matt Harvey allowed one run on six hits and two walks on Sunday night against the Pirates, earning his fourth victory. He struck out four.

Fantasy Impact

Harvey had an odd outing, often missing his location by a foot or two, but also dialing it up to throw some nasty pitches to get out of a few jams. He has a long way to go to approach being a reliable fantasy starter again, but if you gambled on him for his two-start week against the Padres and the Pirates, you were greatly rewarded. He'll try his hand against the same Pirates again on Friday.