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Steven Matz
P
TB
2026 season
- GP
- 41
- W-L
- 6-6
- ERA
- 5.19
- WHIP
- 1.20
- K
- 63
- IP
- 86.2
Game log
| Date | Opp | Result | Dec | IP | H | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28 | vs MIL | L 1-4 | - | 1.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 26 | vs MIL | L 1-10 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 24 | @MIL | L 4-5 | - | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 23 | @MIL | L 2-3 | - | 1.2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct 15 | @CLE | L 2-3 | - | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Sep 26 | @PHI | W 12-1 | W | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sep 24 | @NYY | L 4-6 | L | 1.1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Sep 23 | @NYY | L 2-9 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Sep 20 | vs BOS | W 5-1 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sep 17 | vs ATH | W 10-1 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Sep 13 | vs HOU | W 14-4 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 9 | @ATL | W 7-2 | - | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Sep 6 | @TEX | L 6-8 | L | 1.0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Sep 2 | vs NYM | L 4-10 | - | 2.1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Aug 31 | vs NYM | L 2-3 | - | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Aug 28 | vs SD | W 9-4 | - | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Aug 18 | vs TOR | L 5-10 | - | 1.1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 16 | vs BAL | L 2-10 | - | 0.2 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug 14 | vs BAL | L 5-6 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Aug 12 | @ATH | W 8-4 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Aug 9 | @SEA | W 4-1 | S | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 8 | @SEA | W 3-2 | W | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Aug 4 | @COL | W 9-7 | - | 1.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Aug 2 | vs CWS | L 1-9 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 30 | vs TEX | W 3-2 | - | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Jul 28 | vs TEX | L 1-4 | - | 1.1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 23 | vs KC | L 5-12 | - | 2.0 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| Jun 19 | vs WSH | W 5-2 | - | 1.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jun 15 | @LAD | L 3-4 | L | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jun 10 | vs BOS | W 7-5 | - | 0.1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 7 | @MIA | L 1-4 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Jun 2 | vs DET | L 0-8 | L | 1.2 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| May 27 | @BAL | L 2-11 | L | 3.0 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
| May 20 | vs BAL | W 5-3 | - | 4.0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| May 3 | vs SF | W 2-1 | - | 6.0 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Apr 27 | @CLE | W 3-2 | W | 7.0 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Apr 21 | vs CIN | L 6-12 | L | 3.0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Apr 16 | @CWS | W 5-3 | - | 5.1 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Apr 10 | vs NYY | W 5-3 | W | 5.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 |
| Apr 4 | @MIN | W 7-1 | W | 6.0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 8 |
| Mar 29 | @STL | W 11-7 | W | 5.0 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
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| Sep 28 | vs DET | W 4-3 | - | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 26 | vs DET | W 4-3 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sep 21 | @TB | L 3-7 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Sep 17 | vs ATH | W 5-4 | - | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sep 16 | vs ATH | L 1-2 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 14 | vs NYY | W 6-4 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 10 | @ATH | L 4-5 | - | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 9 | @ATH | W 6-0 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 3 | vs CLE | L 1-8 | - | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 1 | vs CLE | W 6-4 | - | 1.2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Aug 30 | vs PIT | L 3-10 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 28 | @BAL | W 3-2 | S | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 25 | @BAL | W 4-3 | - | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Aug 21 | @NYY | W 6-3 | - | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Aug 19 | vs BAL | L 3-4 | - | 1.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Aug 17 | vs MIA | L 3-5 | - | 0.2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 16 | vs MIA | W 7-5 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 13 | @HOU | L 1-4 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 9 | @SD | L 4-5 | - | 1.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Aug 4 | vs KC | W 8-5 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Aug 2 | vs HOU | W 7-3 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jul 29 | vs MIA | L 0-5 | - | 1.0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 28 | vs MIA | W 7-1 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jul 25 | vs SD | W 3-0 | - | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 20 | @AZ | L 3-5 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jul 13 | vs ATL | W 5-4 | - | 1.2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Jul 10 | vs WSH | W 8-1 | - | 1.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 8 | vs WSH | W 4-2 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul 5 | @CHC | W 8-6 | W | 1.2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Jun 28 | @CLE | W 9-6 | - | 1.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 24 | vs CHC | W 8-7 | W | 1.1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Jun 21 | vs CIN | W 6-5 | - | 1.2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Jun 19 | @CWS | W 5-4 | - | 1.2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Jun 13 | @MIL | L 2-3 | - | 1.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jun 7 | vs LAD | W 2-1 | - | 1.2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jun 6 | vs LAD | W 5-0 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jun 3 | vs KC | L 7-10 | L | 1.1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Jun 1 | @TEX | L 1-8 | - | 0.1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| May 27 | @BAL | W 7-4 | W | 1.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| May 24 | vs AZ | W 6-5 | - | 0.2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| May 20 | vs DET | L 4-5 | - | 2.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| May 14 | @PHI | L 1-2 | L | 1.2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| May 11 | @WSH | W 6-1 | - | 1.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| May 6 | vs PIT | W 2-1 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Apr 30 | @CIN | W 9-1 | - | 4.0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Apr 26 | vs MIL | W 6-5 | - | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Apr 22 | @ATL | W 10-4 | W | 2.2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Apr 16 | vs HOU | W 4-1 | W | 5.0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Apr 12 | vs PHI | L 1-4 | - | 2.1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Apr 9 | @PIT | L 1-2 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Apr 8 | @PIT | W 5-3 | - | 1.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Apr 4 | @BOS | L 9-13 | - | 3.0 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Mar 30 | vs MIN | W 9-2 | S | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
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| Sep 29 | @SF | W 6-1 | - | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 26 | @COL | L 8-10 | - | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sep 20 | vs CLE | L 1-5 | - | 3.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Sep 15 | @TOR | L 2-3 | - | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Sep 8 | vs SEA | L 4-10 | - | 4.0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Sep 3 | @MIL | W 7-4 | - | 4.2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 7 |
Latest news
Matz hit a batter but did not allow a hit or a walk in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Mariners.
Matz has allowed one run over 8.2 innings since he returned from a sprained left ankle. This was his first save of the season, though he shouldn't be expected to factor into the late innings often -- he got the chance because Bryan Baker was rested Sunday after pitching the previous two days. Matz has filled a versatile role this year with a 5.55 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 47:20 K:BB through 61.2 innings over 21 games (10 starts). While the Rays' rotation is running a bit thin, Matz's usage out of the bullpen on consecutive days this weekend suggests he'll remain in a multi-inning relief role moving forward.
RotoWire via ESPN · Aug 9
The Rays reinstated Matz (ankle) from the injured list Saturday.
A sprained left ankle has kept Matz on the shelf since June 25, but he's now been cleared to return after giving up three runs in six innings across five rehab appearances at Triple-A Durham. He'll reclaim a long-relief role in Tampa Bay's bullpen and push Chris Roycroft back down to the minors.
RotoWire via ESPN · Jul 25
Matz (ankle) will embark on a rehab assignment Thursday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Matz is ready to take the last step in his recovery from a left ankle sprain that caused him to land on the 15-day injured list in late June. He may need just one or two outings in the minors before he's ready to return to the big club, though it's unclear whether his reinstatement from the IL will come before or after the All-Star break.
RotoWire via ESPN · Jul 6
The Rays placed Matz on the 15-day injured list Thursday with a left ankle sprain.
It's unclear when or how Matz was injured, but it will cost him at least the next two weeks of action. Matz has been roughed up for 10 runs (nine earned) over seven innings in five appearances since being demoted to the Rays' bullpen.
RotoWire via ESPN · Jun 25
Matz will pitch out of the bullpen going forward, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Matz has given up 11 earned runs in just 4.2 combined innings between his last two starts, so the Rays will pull him out of the rotation and move him to the bullpen until he rights the ship. Mason Englert is expected to step into the rotation, either as a starter or bulk reliever, and Joe Boyle might be a candidate down the line since he's already started three games for the Rays this season and owns a spot on the 40-man roster.
RotoWire via ESPN · Jun 6
Matz (4-3) took the loss Tuesday, coughing up five runs on six hits over 1.2 innings as the Rays were routed 8-0 by the Tigers. He struck out two without walking a batter.
Gleyber Torres led off the game with a solo shot before Wenceel Perez added a two-run blast in the second, helping to chase Matz from the game after only 53 pitches (35 strikes). The southpaw's been tagged for 11 runs in his last two outings, ballooning his ERA from 3.70 to 5.48, and he hasn't won a game since late April. With Jesse Scholtens (wrist) on the IL and Joe Boyle still struggling to find his form at Triple-A Durham, however, Tampa Bay may have to stick with Matz in the rotation a little while longer. He lines up to make his next start at home early next week against the Red Sox.
RotoWire via ESPN · Jun 3