Tampa Bay Rays place Steven Matz on 15-day injured list
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 4:19 PM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
The Tampa Bay Rays have placed pitcher Steven Matz on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to June 24, due to a left ankle sprain. Matz struggled this season, recording a 6.28 ERA, and has allowed 15 runs in 8 2/3 innings in June. In his last appearance, he yielded five runs in two innings against the Kansas City Royals. The Rays recalled Michael Grove from Triple-A Durham to take Matz's spot on the active roster.
- •Steven Matz recorded a 6.28 ERA this season with the Rays.
- •Matz serves a 15-day injured list stint due to an ankle sprain.
- •The Rays recalled Michael Grove to replace Matz on the roster.
- •Matz allowed 15 runs in June over 8 2/3 innings pitched.
- •His last outing saw him give up five runs in two innings.
- 4:19 PMYahoo Sports — Division Rival Places Former Red Sox Pitcher On Injured List
"The struggling left-hander was struggling mightily with a 6.28 ERA this season.
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