Matz should throw a lot of curveballs and sinkers. He has used his sinker 59.4% of the time this season. He has thrown it more than 50% in every season except 2022 when he used it 48.5%. He’s in the 89th percentile in fastball run value.

The Red Sox have made their first move ahead of the trade deadline, acquiring a left-handed reliever from the St. Louis Cardinals.

Less than 24 hours before MLB's trade deadline, the Red Sox have reportedly traded for Cardinals southpaw Steven Matz.