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Matsuzaka retired from professional baseball Wednesday, KYODO News reports.
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- Position Depth: 4th MR
- Birthplace: Tokyo, Japan
- Birthdate: September 13, 1980
- Age: 41
- Height: 6' Weight: 205 lbs
- Throws: R Bats: R
- MLB Seasons: 7
- College: None
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Matsuzaka retired from professional baseball Wednesday, KYODO News reports.
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Statistics Summary
| GP | GS | QS | CG | SHO | W | L | SV | BS | HLD | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | ERA | WHIP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2022 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Games per Position
| Year | Positions |
|---|---|
| 2022 | |
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| 2019 | |
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| 2016 | |
| 2015 | |
| 2014 | SP: 9 RP: 25 |
| 2013 | SP: 7 |
| 2012 | SP: 11 |
| 2011 | SP: 7 RP: 1 |
| 2010 | SP: 25 |
| 2009 | SP: 12 |
| 2008 | SP: 29 P: 15 |
| 2007 | SP: 32 P: 32 |
Career Statistics
| Pitching | ||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | GP |
GS |
QS |
CG |
SHO |
W |
L |
SV |
BS |
HLD |
IP |
H |
R |
ER |
HR |
BB |
K |
GB/FB |
BAA |
WHIP |
ERA |
2007 |
BOS |
32 |
32 |
18 |
1 |
0 |
15 |
12 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
204.2 |
191 |
100 |
100 |
25 |
80 |
201 |
0.92 |
.246 |
1.324 |
4.40 |
2008 |
BOS |
29 |
29 |
14 |
0 |
0 |
18 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
167.2 |
128 |
58 |
54 |
12 |
94 |
154 |
0.88 |
.211 |
1.324 |
2.90 |
2009 |
BOS |
12 |
12 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
6 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
59.1 |
81 |
38 |
38 |
10 |
30 |
54 |
0.90 |
.325 |
1.871 |
5.76 |
2010 |
BOS |
25 |
25 |
10 |
0 |
0 |
9 |
6 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
153.2 |
137 |
84 |
80 |
13 |
74 |
133 |
0.79 |
.240 |
1.373 |
4.69 |
2011 |
BOS |
8 |
7 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
37.1 |
32 |
24 |
22 |
4 |
23 |
26 |
0.61 |
.224 |
1.473 |
5.30 |
2012 |
BOS |
11 |
11 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
7 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
45.2 |
58 |
43 |
42 |
11 |
20 |
41 |
0.94 |
.307 |
1.708 |
8.28 |
2013 |
NYM |
7 |
7 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
38.2 |
32 |
21 |
19 |
4 |
16 |
33 |
0.63 |
.227 |
1.241 |
4.42 |
2014 |
NYM |
34 |
9 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
1 |
1 |
3 |
83.1 |
62 |
38 |
36 |
6 |
50 |
78 |
1.14 |
.209 |
1.344 |
3.89 |
| Career Total | 158 |
132 |
55 |
1 |
0 |
56 |
43 |
1 |
1 |
3 |
790.1 |
721 |
406 |
391 |
85 |
387 |
720 |
0.87 |
.242 |
1.402 |
4.45 |
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| Hitting | |||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | GP |
AB |
R |
H |
2B |
3B |
HR |
RBI |
BB |
SO |
SB |
CS |
AVG |
OBP |
SLG |
OPS |
2007 |
BOS |
32 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
.000 |
.000 |
.000 |
.000 |
2008 |
BOS |
29 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
.000 |
.000 |
.000 |
.000 |
2009 |
BOS |
12 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
.000 |
.000 |
.000 |
.000 |
2010 |
BOS |
25 |
4 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
.500 |
.500 |
.500 |
1.000 |
2011 |
BOS |
8 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
.000 |
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2012 |
BOS |
11 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
.000 |
.000 |
.000 |
.000 |
2013 |
NYM |
7 |
12 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
.250 |
.250 |
.250 |
.500 |
2014 |
NYM |
34 |
11 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
6 |
0 |
0 |
.182 |
.250 |
.182 |
.432 |
| Career Total | 158 |
37 |
0 |
7 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
1 |
16 |
0 |
0 |
.189 |
.211 |
.189 |
.400 |
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Postseason Statistics
| Pitching | ||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | GP |
GS |
QS |
CG |
ShHO |
W |
L |
SV |
BS |
HLD |
IP |
H |
R |
ER |
HR |
BB |
K |
GB/FB |
BAA |
WHIP |
ERA |
2007 |
BOS |
4 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
19.2 |
22 |
11 |
11 |
1 |
8 |
17 |
1.36 |
.278 |
1.525 |
5.03 |
2008 |
BOS |
3 |
3 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
16 |
17 |
8 |
8 |
3 |
9 |
16 |
0.81 |
.262 |
1.625 |
4.50 |
| Career TOTAL | 7 |
7 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
35.2 |
39 |
19 |
19 |
4 |
17 |
33 |
1.09 |
.271 |
1.570 |
4.79 |
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| Hitting | |||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | GP |
AB |
R |
H |
2B |
3B |
HR |
RBI |
BB |
SO |
SB |
CS |
AVG |
OBP |
SLG |
OPS |
2007 |
BOS |
4 |
3 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
.333 |
.333 |
.333 |
.667 |
2008 |
BOS |
3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
.000 |
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| Career TOTAL | 7 |
3 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
.333 |
.333 |
.333 |
.667 |
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Transactions
| Date | Transaction |
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| Oct 30, 2014 | Declared Free Agency |
| Aug 28, 2014 | Recalled From Minors Rehab Assignment |
| Aug 28, 2014 | Removed From 15-Day DL (Right elbow inflammation) |
| Aug 11, 2014 | Sent to Minors For Rehabilitation |
| Jul 26, 2014 | Placed on 15-Day DL (Right elbow inflammation) |
| Apr 16, 2014 | Purchased From Minors |
| Jan 24, 2014 | Signed to a Minor League Contract |
| Oct 31, 2013 | Declared Free Agency |
| Aug 22, 2013 | Signed as Free Agent ( 2013)(one-year contract) |
| Aug 20, 2013 | Released |
| Mar 26, 2013 | Signed to a Minor League Contract |
| Mar 24, 2013 | Released |
| Feb 10, 2013 | Signed to a Minor League Contract |
| Oct 29, 2012 | Declared Free Agency |
| Aug 27, 2012 | Removed From 15-Day DL (Neck injury) |
| Aug 27, 2012 | Recalled From Minors Rehab Assignment |
| Jul 30, 2012 | Sent to Minors For Rehabilitation |
| Jul 03, 2012 | Placed on 15-Day DL (Neck injury) |
| Jun 09, 2012 | Removed From 60-Day DL (Recovery from right elbow surgery) |
| Jun 09, 2012 | Recalled From Minors Rehab Assignment |
| May 26, 2012 | Sent to Minors For Rehabilitation |
| May 22, 2012 | Transferred to 60-Day DL (Recovery from right elbow surgery) |
| May 19, 2012 | Recalled From Minors Rehab Assignment |
| Apr 23, 2012 | Sent to Minors For Rehabilitation |
| Apr 04, 2012 | Placed on 15-Day DL (Recovery from right elbow surgery) |
| Oct 31, 2011 | Removed From 60-Day DL (Right elbow surgery - out for season) |
| Jun 03, 2011 | Transferred to 60-Day DL (Right elbow surgery - out for season) |
| May 17, 2011 | Placed on 15-Day DL (Right elbow soreness) |
| Jun 24, 2010 | Removed From 15-Day DL (Right forearm strain) |
| Jun 12, 2010 | Placed on 15-Day DL (Right forearm strain) |
| May 01, 2010 | Removed From 15-Day DL (Neck strain) |
| May 01, 2010 | Recalled From Minors Rehab Assignment |
| Apr 10, 2010 | Sent to Minors For Rehabilitation |
| Apr 03, 2010 | Placed on 15-Day DL (Neck strain) |
| Sep 15, 2009 | Removed From 60-Day DL (Mild right shoulder strain) |
| Sep 15, 2009 | Recalled From Minors Rehab Assignment |
| Aug 24, 2009 | Sent to Minors For Rehabilitation |
| Jul 31, 2009 | Transferred to 60-Day DL (Mild right shoulder strain) |
| Jun 21, 2009 | Placed on 15-Day DL (Mild right shoulder strain) |
| May 22, 2009 | Recalled From Minors Rehab Assignment |
| May 22, 2009 | Removed From 15-Day DL (Right arm fatigue) |
| May 05, 2009 | Sent to Minors For Rehabilitation |
| Apr 15, 2009 | Placed on 15-Day DL (Right arm fatigue) |
| Jun 21, 2008 | Removed From 15-Day DL (Mild right rotator cuff strain) |
| Jun 21, 2008 | Recalled From Minors Rehab Assignment |
| Jun 16, 2008 | Sent to Minors For Rehabilitation |
| May 30, 2008 | Placed on 15-Day DL (Mild right rotator cuff strain) |
| Dec 14, 2006 | Signed as Free Agent ( 2007-2012)(six-year major-league contract) |
Matsuzaka retired from professional baseball Wednesday, KYODO News reports.
Jul. 8, 2021
Matsuzaka has signed a contract with the Softbank Hawks of Japan's Pacific League, the Associated...
Dec. 5, 2014
Matsuzaka has signed a contract with the Softbank Hawks of Japan's Pacific League, the Associated Press reports.
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Matsuzaka has apparently decided to pitch in Japan next season with the Fukuoka Softbank Hawks...
Nov. 25, 2014
Matsuzaka has apparently decided to pitch in Japan next season with the Fukuoka Softbank Hawks expressing interest in signing him, the Japan Times reports.
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Matsuzaka (elbow) tossed three scoreless innings, scattering one hit and three walks with one...
Sep. 12, 2014
Matsuzaka (elbow) tossed three scoreless innings, scattering one hit and three walks with one strikeout, in Thursday's loss to the Nationals.
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Matsuzaka received a cortisone shot Tuesday to treat his elbow inflammation, ESPN New York reports.
Sep. 2, 2014
Matsuzaka received a cortisone shot Tuesday to treat his elbow inflammation, ESPN New York reports.
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Matsuzaka (elbow), who was just activated off the disabled list Thursday, will remain in New York...
Aug. 31, 2014
Matsuzaka (elbow), who was just activated off the disabled list Thursday, will remain in New York to see Mets team doctors, ESPNNewYork.com reports.
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Matsuzaka (elbow) was activated from the 15-day DL on Thursday.
Aug. 28, 2014
Matsuzaka (elbow) was activated from the 15-day DL on Thursday.
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The Mets appear prepared to wait until rosters expand to activate Matsuzaka (elbow),...
Aug. 26, 2014
The Mets appear prepared to wait until rosters expand to activate Matsuzaka (elbow), ESPNNewYork.com reports.
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Matsuzaka (elbow) threw an extensive bullpen session Monday that likely will preclude him from...
Aug. 26, 2014
Matsuzaka (elbow) threw an extensive bullpen session Monday that likely will preclude him from starting for Brooklyn of the New York-Penn League on Thursday. In addition, there is a possibility he is activated prior to Sept. 1, ESPN New York reports.
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Matsuzaka (elbow) allowed two hits and two walks while striking out seven in five shutout innings...
Aug. 21, 2014
Matsuzaka (elbow) allowed two hits and two walks while striking out seven in five shutout innings during a rehab start for Brooklyn of the New York-Penn League on Thursday.
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Matsuzaka (elbow) will make another rehab start this week, probably for short-season Brooklyn on...
Aug. 18, 2014
Matsuzaka (elbow) will make another rehab start this week, probably for short-season Brooklyn on Thursday.
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Matsuzaka (elbow) allowed one run on three hits while striking out three over six innings to pick...
Aug. 17, 2014
Matsuzaka (elbow) allowed one run on three hits while striking out three over six innings to pick up the win in his second rehab start, this one for Double-A Binghamton on Saturday.
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Matsuzaka (elbow) will make his second rehab start Saturday in Game 1 of a doubleheader for...
Aug. 15, 2014
Matsuzaka (elbow) will make his second rehab start Saturday in Game 1 of a doubleheader for Double-A Binghamton, ESPN New York reports.
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Matsuzaka (elbow) threw three scoreless innings during his first rehab appearance at High-A St....
Aug. 12, 2014
Matsuzaka (elbow) threw three scoreless innings during his first rehab appearance at High-A St. Lucie on Monday, ESPN reports. "It's been a while since I've pitched in a game, so my focus was on how I prepared and how I went in to the game," Matsuzaka said. "I was able to do that pretty well. Everything went smoothly. I'd give it a 10."
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Matsuzaka (elbow) will pitch in a rehab assignment Monday, but will require one or two more starts...
Aug. 11, 2014
Matsuzaka (elbow) will pitch in a rehab assignment Monday, but will require one or two more starts before rejoining the team, Adam Rubin of ESPN New York reports.
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Matsuzaka (elbow) threw 38 pitches during his bullpen session Saturday, Matt Ehalt of The Record...
Aug. 9, 2014
Matsuzaka (elbow) threw 38 pitches during his bullpen session Saturday, Matt Ehalt of The Record reports.
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Matsuzaka (elbow) is slated to throw a bullpen session Saturday, ESPNNewYork.com reports.
Aug. 8, 2014
Matsuzaka (elbow) is slated to throw a bullpen session Saturday, ESPNNewYork.com reports.
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Mets manager Terry Collins said Wednesday that Matsuzaka (elbow) will likely need to complete a...
Aug. 6, 2014
Mets manager Terry Collins said Wednesday that Matsuzaka (elbow) will likely need to complete a minor league rehab assignment before being activated, MLB.com reports.
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Matsuzaka (elbow) may be ready to return when he's first eligible to do so Aug. 9, the Mets'...
Aug. 1, 2014
Matsuzaka (elbow) may be ready to return when he's first eligible to do so Aug. 9, the Mets' official site reports.
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Matsuzaka (elbow) should resume throwing in three or four days, according to manager Terry Collins,...
Jul. 28, 2014
Matsuzaka (elbow) should resume throwing in three or four days, according to manager Terry Collins, ESPN New York's Adam Rubin reports.
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Matsuzaka (elbow) will rest 7-10 days before attempting to throw again, Marc Carig of Newsday...
Jul. 26, 2014
Matsuzaka (elbow) will rest 7-10 days before attempting to throw again, Marc Carig of Newsday reports.
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Matsuzaka (elbow) was placed on the 15-day DL on Saturday.
Jul. 26, 2014
Matsuzaka (elbow) was placed on the 15-day DL on Saturday.
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Matsuzaka returned to New York to have his elbow examined Friday, Jared Diamond of the Wall Street...
Jul. 25, 2014
Matsuzaka returned to New York to have his elbow examined Friday, Jared Diamond of the Wall Street Journal reports.
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Matsuzaka will return to the bullpen, as Jon Niese has officially been named Monday's starter, Adam...
Jul. 20, 2014
Matsuzaka will return to the bullpen, as Jon Niese has officially been named Monday's starter, Adam Rubin of ESPN New York reports.
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Matsuzaka fanned a season-high 10 on Saturday but came away with a no decision in a four-run,...
Jul. 12, 2014
Matsuzaka fanned a season-high 10 on Saturday but came away with a no decision in a four-run, four-hit performance over six innings against the visiting Marlins.
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Matsuzaka did not record a decision Monday against the Braves as he allowed six hits and two walks...
Jul. 7, 2014
Matsuzaka did not record a decision Monday against the Braves as he allowed six hits and two walks to go along with three strikeouts in seven scoreless innings.
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Matsuzaka pitched five innings Tuesday, allowing five runs on seven hits and three walks while...
Jul. 1, 2014
Matsuzaka pitched five innings Tuesday, allowing five runs on seven hits and three walks while striking out five batters in dropping his third loss (3-3) of the year in the Mets' 5-4 loss to Braves.
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Matsuzaka (3-2) was tagged for a season-high five runs on five hits and four walks Thursday in a...
Jun. 26, 2014
Matsuzaka (3-2) was tagged for a season-high five runs on five hits and four walks Thursday in a loss to the Pirates. He struck out four.
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Matsuzaka allowed just one run on six hits, walking one and striking out four over 5.1 innings...
Jun. 21, 2014
Matsuzaka allowed just one run on six hits, walking one and striking out four over 5.1 innings Friday, but was hard-luck loser in Miami's 3-2 win over the Mets.
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Matsuzaka (stomach) has been confirmed as Friday's starter against the Marlins, Adam Rubin of...
Jun. 20, 2014
Matsuzaka (stomach) has been confirmed as Friday's starter against the Marlins, Adam Rubin of ESPN.com reports.
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Matsuzaka left Sunday's start against the Padres after the first inning with a "severe upset...
Jun. 15, 2014
Matsuzaka left Sunday's start against the Padres after the first inning with a "severe upset stomach."
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Matsuzaka labored through the first inning Sunday and it looked like he might be dealing with an...
Jun. 15, 2014
Matsuzaka labored through the first inning Sunday and it looked like he might be dealing with an injury.
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Matsuzaka (hamstring) is fine after being hit with a line drive during his last start Tuesday and...
Jun. 11, 2014
Matsuzaka (hamstring) is fine after being hit with a line drive during his last start Tuesday and will be able to make his next scheduled start, The Record reports.
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Matsuzaka was pulled after the sixth inning Tuesday because he took a line drive to the right...
Jun. 10, 2014
Matsuzaka was pulled after the sixth inning Tuesday because he took a line drive to the right hamstring, ESPN New York's Adam Rubin reports.
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Matsuzaka gave up one earned run on three hits and three walks with five strikeouts Tuesday against...
Jun. 10, 2014
Matsuzaka gave up one earned run on three hits and three walks with five strikeouts Tuesday against the Brewers to improve to 3-0 on the season but left after six innings after getting hit by a line drive on the right hamstring in the sixth, ESPN New York reports..
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Matsuzaka will remain in the Mets' rotation, Adam Rubin of ESPN New York reports.
Jun. 5, 2014
Matsuzaka will remain in the Mets' rotation, Adam Rubin of ESPN New York reports.
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Matsuzaka will start Wednesday against the Cubs, Adam Rubin of ESPNNewYork.com reports.
May. 31, 2014
Matsuzaka will start Wednesday against the Cubs, Adam Rubin of ESPNNewYork.com reports.
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Matsuzaka allowed three hits, two earned runs and a walk with six strikeouts over six innings in...
May. 25, 2014
Matsuzaka allowed three hits, two earned runs and a walk with six strikeouts over six innings in Sunday's victory over the Diamondbacks.
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Matsuzaka will start the second game of Sunday's doubleheader versus the Diamondbacks, ESPN New...
May. 24, 2014
Matsuzaka will start the second game of Sunday's doubleheader versus the Diamondbacks, ESPN New York reports.
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Matsuzaka may be in line to see increased work in the ninth inning following Wednesday's release of...
May. 14, 2014
Matsuzaka may be in line to see increased work in the ninth inning following Wednesday's release of Kyle Farnsworth.
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Matsuzaka relieved an ineffective Zack Wheeler on Tuesday and went 3.2 solid innings in relief to...
May. 14, 2014
Matsuzaka relieved an ineffective Zack Wheeler on Tuesday and went 3.2 solid innings in relief to pick up the win in the Mets' 12-7 victory over the Yankees.
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Matsuzaka is under consideration for save chances, with manager Terry Collins saying Tuesday that...
May. 13, 2014
Matsuzaka is under consideration for save chances, with manager Terry Collins saying Tuesday that the team will take a "game by game" approach to the closer's role, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports.
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Matsuzaka picked up his first career save Thursday with a perfect ninth inning against the...
Apr. 24, 2014
Matsuzaka picked up his first career save Thursday with a perfect ninth inning against the Cardinals.
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Matsuzaka tossed three scoreless innings of relief Sunday against the Braves.
Apr. 20, 2014
Matsuzaka tossed three scoreless innings of relief Sunday against the Braves.
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Matsuzaka's contract was selected from Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com...
Apr. 16, 2014
Matsuzaka's contract was selected from Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
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Matsuzaka was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas on Saturday.
Mar. 29, 2014
Matsuzaka was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas on Saturday.
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The Mets paid Matsuzaka $100,000 on Tuesday, preserving the right to send him to the minors and...
Mar. 25, 2014
The Mets paid Matsuzaka $100,000 on Tuesday, preserving the right to send him to the minors and buying the team time to decide if Matsuzaka or Jenrry Mejia opens the year as the team's fifth starter, ESPN New York reports.
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Matsuzaka, attempting to solidify his hold on the fifth starter spot, allowed one earned in...
Mar. 24, 2014
Matsuzaka, attempting to solidify his hold on the fifth starter spot, allowed one earned in six-plus innings Monday.
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Matsuzaka and Jenrry Mejia are believed to be in a dead heat for fifth-starter job, Newsday's Marc...
Mar. 21, 2014
Matsuzaka and Jenrry Mejia are believed to be in a dead heat for fifth-starter job, Newsday's Marc Craig reports.
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Matsuzaka solidified his hold on the fifth starter spot Thursday, allowing one run on three hits...
Mar. 13, 2014
Matsuzaka solidified his hold on the fifth starter spot Thursday, allowing one run on three hits while striking out four in 3.2 innings against the Nationals, ESPN New York reports.
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