Mets spring training 2015

New York Mets pitcher Matt Harvey faces hitters during a pitching session on Friday, Feb. 27, 2015 at a spring training workout in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

New York Mets pitcher Matt Harvey faces hitters during a pitching session on Friday, Feb. 27, 2015 at a spring training workout in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

New York Mets pitcher Matt Harvey throws to hitters during a pitching session on Friday, Feb. 27, 2015 at a spring training workout in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

New York Mets pitcher Matt Harvey faces hitters during a pitching session on Friday, Feb. 27, 2015 at a spring training workout in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

New York Mets pitcher Matt Harvey throws to hitters during a pitching session on Friday, Feb. 27, 2015 at a spring training workout in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

New York Mets pitcher Matt Harvey faces hitters during a pitching session on Friday, Feb. 27, 2015 at a spring training workout in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

New York Mets pitcher Matt Harvey faces hitters during a pitching session on Friday, Feb. 27, 2015 at a spring training workout in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

New York Mets pitcher Matt Harvey pitches during a pitching session on Friday, Feb. 27, 2015 at a spring training workout in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

New York Mets pitcher Matt Harvey faces hitters during a pitching session today Friday, Feb. 27, 2015 at a spring training workout in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets pitcher Matt Harvey gets a high-five from Curtis Granderson after facing live batters for first time since surgery in 2013, on Friday, Feb. 27, 2015 at spring training workouts in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets pitcher Matt Harvey after facing live batters for first time since surgery in 2013, on Friday, Feb. 27, 2015 at spring training workouts in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets pitcher Matt Harvey shakes hands with David Wright after facing live batters for first time since surgery in 2013, on Friday, Feb. 27, 2015 at spring training workouts in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets pitcher Matt Harvey faces hitters during a pitching session on Friday, Feb. 27, 2015 at spring training workouts in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets pitcher Matt Harvey faces hitters during a pitching session on Friday, Feb. 27, 2015 at spring training workouts in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets pitcher Matt Harvey faces hitters during a pitching session on Friday, Feb. 27, 2015 at spring training workouts in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets pitcher Matt Harvey throws during a bullpen session on Friday, Feb. 27, 2015 at spring training workouts in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets pitcher Matt Harvey throws during a bullpen session on Friday, Feb. 27, 2015 at spring training workouts in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets pitcher Matt Harvey throws during a bullpen session on Friday, Feb. 27, 2015 at spring training workouts in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets pitcher Matt Harvey after facing live batters for first time since surgery in 2013, on Friday, Feb. 27, 2015 at spring training workouts in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets pitcher Matt Harvey gets ready to throw during a bullpen session on Friday, Feb. 27, 2015 at spring training workouts in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets outfielder Michael Cuddyer and third baseman David Wright do speed drills during a spring training workout Thursday, Feb. 26, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets third baseman David Wright and outfielder Michael Cuddyer are seen during a spring training workout Thursday, Feb. 26, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets third baseman David Wright and outfielder Michael Cuddyer are seen during a spring training workout Thursday, Feb. 26, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets third baseman David Wright takes batting practice during a spring training workout Thursday, Feb. 26, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets infielder Daniel Murphy is seen during a spring training workout Thursday, Feb. 26, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets infielder Daniel Murphy is seen during a spring training workout Thursday, Feb. 26, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets third baseman David Wright waits for batting practice during a spring training workout Thursday, Feb. 26, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets infielder Daniel Murphy is seen during a spring training workout Thursday, Feb. 26, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets outfielder Curtis Granderson, left, and third baseman David Wright share a laugh during a spring training workout Thursday, Feb. 26, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets infielder Daniel Murphy is seen during a spring training workout Thursday, Feb. 26, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets outfielder Michael Cuddyer is seen during a spring training workout Thursday, Feb. 26, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets pitcher Steven Matz practices pitching drills during a spring training workout Thursday, Feb. 26, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

STEVEN MATZ, LHP

Steven Matz, 23, was born in Stony Brook and attended Ward Melville High School. Selected in the second round of the 2009 draft, Matz had Tommy John surgery before he was ever able to make his pro debut. Once he began pitching in the minors in 2012, it was evident the starter was on the fast track to the majors. In 55 games (54 starts), Matz has a 2.30 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and has struck out 305 in 297.2 innings. Currently in Triple-A Las Vegas’ rotation, Matz is on the Mets’ 40-man roster.

Mets catcher Travis d'Arnaud takes a break from catching drills during a spring training workout Thursday, Feb. 26, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets catcher Travis d'Arnaud takes a break from catching drills during a spring training workout Thursday, Feb. 26, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets manager Terry Collins looks on as players warm up during a spring training workout Thursday, Feb. 26, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets infielder Daniel Murphy plays catch during a spring training workout Thursday, Feb. 26, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

NY Mets first base coach Tom Goodwin (left) and manager Terry Collins share a laugh during a spring training workout Thursday Feb 26, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fl.

Mets outfielder Michael Cuddyer warms up during a spring training workout Thursday, Feb. 26, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets third baseman David Wright warms up during a spring training workout Thursday, Feb. 26, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets third baseman David Wright waits for batting practice during a spring training workout Thursday, Feb. 26, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets third baseman David Wright waits for batting practice during a spring training workout Thursday, Feb. 26, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets third baseman David Wright, left, and bullpen catcher Dave Racaniello have a little fun with pitcher Josh Edgin's beard during a spring training workout Thursday, Feb. 26, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets infielder Daniel Murphy gets ready for batting practice during a spring training workout Thursday, Feb. 26, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets third baseman David Wright waits for batting practice during a spring training workout Thursday, Feb. 26, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets infielder Daniel Murphy signs autographs during a spring training workout Thursday, Feb. 26, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Members of the Mets get ready to warm up during a spring training workout Thursday, Feb. 26, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets catchers Anthony Recker, left, and Travis d'Arnaud do speed drills during a spring training workout Thursday, Feb. 26, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets outfielder Michael Cuddyer and third baseman David Wright do speed drills during a spring training workout Thursday, Feb. 26, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets outfielder Michael Cuddyer and third baseman David Wright do speed drills during a spring training workout Thursday, Feb. 26, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fl.a

New York Mets pitcher Steven Matz plays catch during a spring training workout on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

New York Mets pitcher Steven Matz gets ready to play catch during a spring training workout Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

New York Mets pitcher Steven Matz plays catch during a spring training workout on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

New York Mets pitcher Steven Matz plays catch during a spring training workout on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

New York Mets pitcher Noah Syndergaard gets ready to play catch during a spring training workout on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

New York Mets pitcher Steven Matz plays catch during a spring training workout on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

New York Mets pitcher Noah Syndergaard plays catch during a spring training workout Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

New York Mets pitcher Matt Harvey gets ready to play catch during a spring training workout Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

New York Mets pitcher Noah Syndergaard does warm-up exercises during a spring training workout on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

New York Mets pitcher Noah Syndergaard is seen after warm-up exercises during a spring training workout Wednesday Feb. 25, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

New York Mets pitcher Noah Syndergaard laughs during warm up exercises at a spring training workout on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

New York Mets pitcher Noah Syndergaard stretches during a spring training workout on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

New York Mets pitcher Matt Harvey plays catch during a spring training workout on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

New York Mets pitcher Matt Harvey plays catch during a spring training workout Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets outfielder Michael Cuddyer catches a ball during a spring training workout on Monday Feb. 23, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets outfielder Juan Lagares catches a ball during a spring training workout on Monday Feb. 23, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets outfielder Michael Cuddyer is seen during a spring training workout on Monday Feb. 23, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets pitcher Bartolo Colon throws a bullpen session during a spring training workout on Monday Feb. 23, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets pitcher Jenrry Mejia throws a bullpen session during a spring training workout on Monday Feb. 23, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets pitcher Zack Wheeler throws a bullpen session during a spring training workout on Monday Feb. 23, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets pitcher Zach Wheeler throws a bullpen session during a spring training workout on Monday Feb. 23, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets pitcher Zack Wheeler throws a bullpen session during a spring training workout on Monday Feb. 23, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets pitcher Gabriel Ynoa practicing pitching drills during a spring training workout on Monday Feb. 23, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets pitcher Jenrry Mejia practicing pitching drills during a spring training workout on Monday Feb. 23, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets pitcher Jeurys Familia practicing pitching drills during a spring training workout on Monday Feb. 23, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets pitcher Jacob deGrom practicing pitching drills during a spring training workout on Monday Feb. 23, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets pitcher Matt Harvey practicing pitching drills during a spring training workout on Monday Feb. 23, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets outfielder Curtis Granderson gets ready to take batting practice during a spring training workout on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets third baseman David Wright gets ready to take batting practice during a spring training workout on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets third baseman David Wright gets ready to take batting practice during a spring training workout on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets outfielder Curtis Granderson gets ready to take batting practice during a spring training workout on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets pitcher Steven Matz throws a bullpen session during a spring training workout on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

New York Mets pitcher Noah Syndergaard throws a bullpen session during a spring training workout on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets pitcher Jacob deGrom throws a bullpen session during a spring training workout on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets pitcher Jacob deGrom throws a bullpen session during a spring training workout on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

New York Mets pitcher Matt Harvey throws a bullpen session during a spring training workout Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

New York Mets pitcher Matt Harvey throws a bullpen session during a spring training workout Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

New York Mets pitcher Jon Niese throws a bullpen session during a spring training workout on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

New York Mets manager Terry Colllins looks on during a spring training workout on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

New York Mets pitcher Zach Thornton practicing pitching drills during a spring training workout on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

New York Mets pitcher Jon Niese throws a bullpen session during a spring training workout on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

New York Mets pitcher Zach Wheeler practicing pitching drills during a spring training workout Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

New York Mets pitcher Vic Black practicing pitching drills during a spring training workout on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

New York Mets pitcher Matt Harvey looks on during a spring training workout Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

New York Mets pitcher Matt Harvey practices pitching drills during a spring training workout Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

New York Mets third baseman David Wright takes on batting practice during a spring training workout Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

New York Mets' Michael Cuddyer stretches during a spring training workout on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015, in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

New York Mets pitcher Jacob deGrom during a spring training workout Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015, in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

New York Mets pitcher Jacob deGrom catches a grounder during a spring training workout Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015, in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

New York Mets pitcher Rafael Montero practicing a pitching drill during a spring training workout Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015, in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets pitcher Sean Gilmartin smiles during a spring training workout on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015, in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets pitcher Matt Harvey, left, talks with manager Terry Collins during a spring training workout on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015, in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets pitcher Matt Harvey gets ready to throw during a spring training workout on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015, in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets pitcher Matt Harvey is seen during a spring training workout on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015, in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets pitcher Matt Harvey is seen during a spring training workout on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015, in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

New York Mets manager Terry Collins laughs during a spring training workout on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015, in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

New York Mets pitcher Jacob deGrom plays catch during a spring training workout on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015, in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets manager Terry Collins looks on during a spring training workout on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015, in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

New York Mets manager Terry Collins laughs during a spring training workout on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015, in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

New York Mets third baseman David Wright throws during a spring training workout on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015, in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets manager Terry Collins looks on during a spring training workout on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015, in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets pitcher Matt Harvey is seen laughing during a spring training workout on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015, in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets third baseman David Wright catches a grounder during a spring training workout on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015, in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets pitcher Cory Mazzoni throws to first during a spring training workout on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015, in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets pitcher Jacob deGrom throws to first during a spring training workout on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015, in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets pitcher Matt Harvey throws to first during a spring training workout on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015, in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets pitcher Gabriel Ynoa practicing during a spring training workout on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015, in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets pitcher Dario Alvarez throws to third during a spring training workout on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015, in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets pitcher Gabriel Ynoa practicing during a spring training workout on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015, in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets pitcher Bartolo Colon practicing during a spring training workout on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015, in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets pitcher Vic Black throws during a spring training workout on Friday, Feb. 20, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets General Manager Sandy Alderson during a spring training workout on Friday, Feb. 20, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets pitcher Steven Matz throws during a spring training workout on Friday, Feb. 20, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets pitcher Steven Matz throws during a spring training workout on Friday, Feb. 20, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets pitcher Matt Harvey gets ready to throw during a spring training workout on Friday, Feb. 20, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets pitcher Noah Syndergaard throws during a spring training workout on Friday, Feb. 20, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets pitcher Matt Harvey throws during a spring training workout on Friday, Feb. 20, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets pitcher Steven Matz throws during a spring training workout on Friday, Feb. 20, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets pitcher Steven Matz during a spring training workout on Friday, Feb. 20, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets pitcher Steven Matz during a spring training workout on Friday, Feb. 20, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets pitcher Noah Syndergaard, right, talks with Mets Triple-A pitching coach Frank Viola during a spring training workout on Friday, Feb. 20, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets pitcher Josh Edgin throws during a spring training workout on Friday, Feb. 20, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets starting pitcher Jon Niese talks to reporters during a spring training workout on Feb. 19, 2015, in Port St. Lucie, Florida.

Mets pitcher Matt Harvey is seen during a spring training workout on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

From left, Mets players Matt Harvey, Dillon Gee, David Wright and Jon Niese are seen during a spring training workout on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets pitcher Matt Harvey is seen during a spring training workout on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets outfielder Kirk Nieuwenhuis is seen during a spring training workout on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

From left, Mets pitchers Jenrry Mejia and Jeurys Familia share a laugh with bullpen coach Ricky Bones during a spring training workout on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets third baseman David Wright is seen during a spring training workout on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets pitcher Jacob deGrom is seen during a spring training workout on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets third baseman David Wright is seen during a spring training workout on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets pitcher Jon Niese talks to reporters during a spring training workout on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets pitcher Jon Niese is seen during a spring training workout on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets Triple-A pitching coach Frank Viola throws during a spring training workout on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets pitcher Vic Black looks on during a spring training workout on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets Triple-A pitching coach Frank Viola looks on during a spring training workout on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets pitcher Bobby Parnell throws the ball during a spring training workout on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets owner Fred Wilpon talks to batting coaches during a spring training workout on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets pitcher Jenrry Mejia throws during a spring training workout on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets pitcher Vic Black throws during a spring training workout on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets pitcher Jeurys Familia throws during a spring training workout on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets owner Fred Wilpon gets a hug from pitcher Jeurys Familia during a spring training workout on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets owner Fred Wilpon looks on during a spring training workout on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets pitcher Vic Black throws during a spring training workout Tuesday Feb. 17, 2015, in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets pitcher Jeurys Familia and physical therapist John Zajac embrace during a spring training workout Tuesday Feb. 17, 2015, in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets catcher Travis d'Arnaud looks on during a spring training workout Tuesday Feb. 17, 2015, in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets catcher Anthony Recker during a spring training workout Tuesday Feb. 17, 2015, in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets pitcher Jenrry Mejia during a spring training workout Tuesday Feb. 17, 2015, in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets catcher Travis d'Arnaud during a spring training workout Tuesday Feb. 17, 2015, in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Mets pitcher Jenrry Mejia during a spring training workout Tuesday Feb. 17, 2015, in Port St. Lucie, Fla.