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The Rays activated Steven Matz from the injured list.
Fantasy Impact
Matz landed on the injured list with a sprained ankle back on June 25. Chris Roycroft was optioned as the corresponding move.
Steven Matz threw a scoreless inning for Triple-A Durham on Thursday.
Fantasy Impact
Matz has been on a rehab assignment since July 9. He is expected to be activated soon.
Steven Matz is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment on Thursday.
Fantasy Impact
Matz should be activated at some point later in July after the All-Star break.
The Tampa Bay Rays placed Steven Matz on the 15-day injured list with a left ankle sprain.
Fantasy Impact
Matz reportedly entered his Tuesday outing against the Kansas City Royals with a sore ankle, and the injury worsened during the game, forcing him to the injured list after allowing five earned runs on six hits in just two innings of relief. He struggled mightily in June, posting a 14.54 ERA and 2.19 WHIP across 8.2 innings. In a corresponding move, Michael Grove was recalled from Triple-A Durham.
The Rays have placed left-hander Steven Matz on the 15-day injured list with a left ankle sprain.
Fantasy Impact
Matz's last five outings have come out of the Rays' bullpen, but he was shelled for five earned runs in two innings against the Royals on Monday before being placed on the IL on Wednesday. The veteran has limped to a 6.28 ERA across 15 outings (10 starts) this season. Right-hander Michael Grove was recalled from Triple-A Durham in a corresponding move.