Right-hander Matt Harvey announced his retirement from professional baseball on his personal Instagram account on Friday. Harvey will hang up his cleats after spending nine years in the big leagues. The 34-year-old started off with heaps of promise in his right arm after being drafted seventh overall by the New York Mets out of North Carolina. He was an All-Star in his second MLB season in 2013 and spent the first five full seasons of his career in Queens. Injuries derailed his promising career, though, and he bounced around with four different teams in the last four seasons. Harvey last saw action in the big leagues in 2021 with the Baltimore Orioles, going 6-14 with a 6.27 ERA (4.60 FIP) and 1.54 WHIP in 28 starts (127 2/3 innings). He finishes his career with a 4.42 ERA (3.96 FIP), 1.29 WHIP and 21.2 percent strikeout rate in 966 1/3 innings pitched.
Baltimore Orioles right-hander Matt Harvey received a 60-game suspension from the league on Tuesday for his violation of the joint drug program between MLB and the Players Association. In Harvey's testimony during the Eric Kay trial related to the death of Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs, Harvey admitted to something that violated the league's drug program, which doesn't allow participation in the distribution of banned substances. The 33-year-old signed a minor league deal with Baltimore on April 8 but hasn't pitched in the major leagues this season. He'll likely continue to work at the team's spring training complex in Florida. Harvey is well off the fantasy radar, especially after this news.
Free-agent right-hander Matt Harvey is close to a deal to return to the Baltimore Orioles. It will be a minor league deal, and the plan is for him to start at extended spring training in Florida and build up his arm. Not much should be expected of Harvey after he went 6-14 with a rough 6.27 ERA and a 1.54 ERA with 95 strikeouts and 37 walks in 127 2/3 innings over 28 starts last year in Baltimore. The 33-year-old could also be facing a suspension this year for what he admitted in court in the Tyler Skaggs trial. Harvey would only become an option in AL-only leagues if he returns to the O's starting rotation at any point this year.
The Baltimore Orioles are considering re-signing free-agent right-hander Matt Harvey. The 33-year-old made 28 starts for Baltimore last season and was pretty bad, posting a 6.27 ERA and 1.54 WHIP with 95 strikeouts and 37 walks in 127 2/3 innings pitched. His 2021 campaign ended prematurely due to knee inflammation. An All-Star with the New York Mets back in 2013, the pitcher formerly known as the Dark Knight has fallen on hard times and has dealt with injuries since his last strong season in 2015 in Queens. Harvey admitted to using cocaine in the past and also to giving former pitcher Tyler Skaggs opioides, which could lead to a suspension from MLB. Even if he returns to Baltimore, he should be well off the fantasy radar.
Free-agent right-handed pitcher Matt Harvey could be suspended for at least 60 days if he signs with a team for saying that he provided opioids to Tyler Skaggs on several occasions, according to a Major League Baseball official. Harvey's admission in federal court on Tuesday qualifies as distribution under the league's drug policy. He would be able to appeal any suspension. Harvey received immunity from the government in order to testify, so he may not be criminally prosecuted for anything he admitted in court. The 32-year-old had a rough 6.27 ERA and 1.54 WHIP while striking out 95 and walking 37 in 127 2/3 innings (28 starts) for the Baltimore Orioles in 2021. He hasn't been the same pitcher he was with the New York Mets earlier in his career.
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Matt Harvey fell to 6-12 in Monday's 9-2 loss to the Rays. Harvey pitched 4 2/3 innings, allowing five runs on five hits (including two home runs) and a walk with six strikeouts. Harvey had a few encouraging starts in the beginning of the season but has not produced since and now owns a 6.25 ERA and 1.55 WHIP across 24 starts. The O's rotation has offered little resistance against most lineups this season, so it is best to steer clear of most of them for the remainder of the season. Harvey's next matchup will be another tough one against the Braves at home.
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Matt Harvey fell to 6-11 in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Tigers. Harvey pitched 5 innings, allowing three runs on eight hits (including a solo home run) and three walks with five strikeouts. The 32-year-old started off the season on the right foot but has struggled ever since and now owns a 6.10 ERA through 23 starts. His next start will be a tough one at the Rays, but fantasy managers should avoid him even in favorable matchups.
Matt Harvey Sees Scoreless Streak End Before Tweaking Knee
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Matt Harvey (knee) hadn't allowed a run in his last three outings entering Wednesday, but that streak came to an end against the New York Yankees. Harvey allowed two runs on three hits and two walks in four innings pitched. He struck out one batter. Harvey had only thrown 63 pitches when he exited the game after tweaking his knee. He is expected to make his next start on Tuesday against the Detroit Tigers, though fantasy managers may want to hold off on utilizing the right-hander despite recent success.
Baltimore Orioles pitcher Matt Harvey (knee) was removed from Wednesday's start against the Yankees after tweaking his knee on a comebacker. He allowed two earned runs on three hits and two walks while striking out one across four innings before exiting. Harvey threw 63 pitches, firing 43 for strikes. Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said he "hopes he's good to go for his next start." "Tweaked his knee in the third, and then it bit on him in the fourth." Harvey is considered day-to-day, and with the two extra days could make his next start. The 32-year-old owns a 6.13 ERA, 1.53 WHIP, and a 73:29 K:BB across 98 1/3 innings in 2021.
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Matt Harvey turned in a solid start in Sunday's 5-0 win over the Royals. Harvey pitched six scoreless innings, allowing just three hits and a walk with two strikeouts. Strong starts have been very hard to come by for the O's pitching staff this season, and Harvey is now 4-10 with a 7.13 ERA. His next start should come in the Battle of the Beltway against the Nationals at home. He should be avoided in any matchup at this time given his overall performance.
