Mets will send Harvey to see shoulder specialist
NEW YORK - Struggling pitcher Matt Harvey was placed on the disabled list Wednesday by the New York Mets because of right shoulder discomfort.
The team announced the move in a news release after reporters had left the clubhouse following New York's 4-2 victory over the Miami Marlins.
Harvey was put on the 15-day DL, retroactive to Tuesday. He was seen by team doctors and referred to Dr. Robert Thompson for further examination Thursday in St. Louis, the Mets said.
Dr. Thompson specializes in thoracic outlet syndrome, which recently ended the season of Minnesota Twins right-hander Phil Hughes.
The former ace had been scheduled to start Saturday night at Citi Field against Max Scherzer and the NL East-leading Washington Nationals. It's uncertain who will pitch in his place.
To replace Harvey on the roster, the Mets recalled right-hander Seth Lugo from Triple-A Las Vegas.
Harvey is 4-10 in 17 starts with a 4.86 ERA - 78th among 97 qualifying pitchers in the major leagues. He has given up 111 hits in 92 2/3 innings, with 76 strikeouts and 24 walks.
The 27-year-old hasn't won since May 30, but he and the team had insisted all season he was healthy.