"Matz has been having a good season so far, with a 3.86 earned run average through seven starts. He last took the ball on Sunday and pitched six innings of one-run ball against the Giants."
"The Tampa rotation has been good this year and has been a key part of their early-season success. The Rays are 22-12 and have gotten a 3.16 ERA from their starters."
"Despite the good results, there are some concerns. Ryan Pepiot is going to miss the whole season due to hip surgery. Joe Boyle is on the IL with an elbow strain."
"Top prospect Brody Hopkins is in Triple-A but probably isn't going to be called up anytime soon because he has a massive 20.2% walk rate so far this year."
Steven Matz has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to left elbow inflammation, retroactive to May 4th. Chase Solesky has been selected to replace him on the active roster. Matz has a 3.86 ERA through seven starts this season. The severity of his injury is unclear. The Rays' rotation has performed well, contributing to a 22-12 record and a 3.16 ERA. However, there are concerns about injuries to other pitchers and the overall depth of the rotation.
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