Steven Matz apparently has no hard feelings that the New York Mets traded him to the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday.
“I’ll always be grateful to the Mets for the opportunity to play for my hometown team,” Matz tweeted in a farewell message on Thursday. “Thank you to Mets fans for all your support throughout my time in NY. And thanks to all my teammates and coaches — I wish you all nothing but the best of luck moving forward!”
Matz, 29, was shipped to the Blue Jays for three minor league pitching prospects. Earlier this season, Matz was tendered a contract for $5.2 million but became expendable with the Mets’ recent pitching additions — which included another lefty, Joey Lucchesi from the Padres.
Matz also said he is looking forward to joining the Blue Jays and believes they can be an AL East contender.
“I’m excited for the opportunity to join the @BlueJays and one of the most exciting teams in the game!” Matz tweeted. “I’m pumped to do my part to help this team get back to the playoffs and you’re going to get everything I’ve got!”
Steven Matz Robert SaboThe Mets, who are looking to replenish their farm system, acquired three prospects in the deal — right-handed pitchers Sean Reid-Foley, Yennsy Diaz and Josh Winckowski. Diaz was the highest-ranked prospect of the group, rated 26th in Toronto’s farm system, according to MLB Pipeline.






