Steven Matz (SP, Mets) - Waiver Wire Pickups

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ANALYSIS: The Mets have said that their young lefty would be promoted around July 1st. Well July is a week away, but Steven Matz is expected to start this Sunday. With all the hype surrounding him, expectations are high and, given his minor league numbers, they should be.

In the hitters' paradise known as the PCL, Matz has dominated by posting a 2.11 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, .211 opponents’ batting average, and 86/31 K/BB ratio in 85 1/3 IP this season. Even though walks may be a slight issue for him, and I'm really nitpicking, his strand rate is 82.1% so he tends to work out of any jams he creates for himself.

He pitches in a pitcher-friendly park, and many in the organization think he is the second best pitcher the Mets have behind Matt Harvey. He sports a strong 9.37 K/9 this year as well so he will be a great add in terms of helping owners in ERA and K. Expect the occasional rough outing due to growing pains, but the upside is way too high to ignore.