Steven Matz

Steven Matz (back) is scheduled to throw a light side session Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Matz has received two pain-killing injections and is throwing off flat ground as he recovers from a lower-back strain. Fantasy managers should expect the Cardinals to outline his next steps after Wednesday, barring any setbacks.

Steven Matz was cleared to resume throwing on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Matz has been on the injured list since May 1 with a lower back strain. He had been "no throw" for the previous week after he received a pain injection and remains without a clear timetable to return.

Matz was placed on the 15-day IL Friday with a lower back strain.

Fantasy Impact

Matz has a 6.18 ERA through six starts with St. Louis this year. The lefty attempted to pitch through back tightness in his last start Tuesday against Detroit, but an MRI after the game revealed a strain. The Cardinals called up RHP Kyle Leahy from Triple-A Memphis to fill the spot on their 40-man roster.

Steven Matz is reportedly scheduled for an MRI on Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

Matz appeared to get banged up in his last start on Tuesday. There should be a further update on his status once he undergoes the MRI.

The Tigers and Cardinals game Monday has been postponed due to inclement weather.

Fantasy Impact

The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Tuesday. Fantasy mangaers should expect Kenta Maeda and Steven Matz to remain options to start on Tuesday.