Matz has been very consistent and very reliable for St. Louis in a few different roles this season. He holds a 2.41 ERA in 37 1/3 innings while maiking two spot starts on the year.

Apr 30, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Steven Matz (32) pitches against the Cincinnati Reds in the first inning at Great American Ball Park.

We’ve passed the one-third mark of the season, and we still aren’t sure what the ceiling is for the St. Louis Cardinals. What we do know: The team’s floor seems much higher than originally ...

Matz’s time in St. Louis has been rocky since he signed a four-year, $44 million deal before the 2022 season. Injuries—including shoulder, knee, lat, and back issues—limited him to just 52 ...

The St. Louis Cardinals, despite an injury to Jordan Walker, being a hard June schedule against the Kansas City Royals at Busch Stadium. The team has one day off all month.

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Steven Matz throws during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Tuesday, June 3, 2025, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Scott Kane) ASSOCIATED PRESS.