Matt Harvey spoke to reporters and said that he will start Opening Day after successfully passing a blood clot from his bladder.
The blood clot was caused by a bladder infection which was the result of retaining his urine too long, doctors told Harvey.
“Anytime there is discoloration in your urine, it’s not a great feeling,” Harvey said. “I’ll be completely fine to start Opening Day.”
Harvey will miss his final spring training and instead he will throw two innings during a side session on Wednesday.
“People didn’t know what was going on, so reading nasty things about what it might be isn’t very nice,” he said regarding the speculation that ran rampant online. “I’m glad we figured it out.”
Harvey started experiencing pain the day after his birthday, but he’s glad that the issue was taken care of and he feels good now.
“Through the night it was pretty painful. I finally passed the blood clot. They went in and checked it out today and everything was fine. Everything feels great. I feel relieved that everything is clear and I’m good to go.”
Original Report
According to Mets GM Sandy Alderson, Matt Harvey will miss the rest of Spring Training, and his Opening Day start is in doubt due to a non-specified, non-orthopedic injury (not related to the elbow or shoulder, etc.).
Alderson also added that Harvey may have to go to New York for further examination, due to a symptom that prompted medical attention.
A person close to the situation said the injury is not major, and will not necessitate a long lay-off. (Mike Puma, NY Post).
Harvey, 27, had a strong comeback season from Tommy John surgery in 2015, pitching to a 13-8 record, with a 2.71 ERA in 29 starts.
So far this Spring, Harvey has appeared in three games, pitching to a 1-1 record with a 6.30 ERA.
The young righty was tabbed to start tomorrow afternoon’s game against the Marlins, but has now been scratched.
