Alderson: Harvey considering season-ending surgery
Mets right-hander on DL, has symptoms of thoracic outlet syndrome
NEW YORK -- Matt Harvey is suffering from symptoms consistent with thoracic outlet syndrome, according to general manager Sandy Alderson, and is deciding whether to undergo season-ending surgery. Harvey is also weighing a non-surgical injection treatment option.
Thoracic outlet syndrome is a disorder caused by compressed nerves or blood vessels between the collarbone and rib cage. It can result in neck and shoulder pain and numbness.
After the Mets placed Harvey on the disabled list Wednesday with right shoulder discomfort, they sent him to St. Louis for an examination by vascular specialist Dr. Robert Thompson. Harvey most recently pitched Monday, giving up six runs in an 8-6 Mets win over the Marlins.
In his second season back from Tommy John surgery, Harvey has struggled overall, leading the National League with 10 losses and posting a 4.86 ERA. But after his ERA ballooned as high as 6.08 on May 24, Harvey posted a 2.27 mark in six subsequent starts prior to Monday's no-decision.
Aside from a period of general arm fatigue early last season, Harvey had not had any documented medical issues since returning from surgery in April 2015. He made 29 starts last season and another four in the postseason, throwing a combined 216 innings -- a career high, eclipsing his previous mark by 37 2/3.
Anthony DiComo has covered the Mets for MLB.com since 2008. Follow him on Twitter @AnthonyDiComo and Facebook, and listen to his podcast. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.
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