Making his Mets debut, Daisuke Matsuzaka gave up five runs over five innings in Friday's loss to the Tigers.

Dice-K gave up a solo homer to Torii Hunter in the first inning and four runs in the second inning, including a massive three-run blast by Miguel Cabrera, but he settled down to retire the final 10 batters he faced. Given the difficulty of the matchup and that he was pitching on three days' rest, the Mets were probably happy to get five innings out of him. There's a good chance he'll stick in the rotation for the rest of the season, but he's unlikely to be a factor in most fantasy leagues.

Daisuke Matsuzaka will start for the Mets on Friday against the Tigers.

Mets signed RHP Daisuke Matsuzaka.

The news comes via CBS Sports' Jon Heyman, who writes that Matsuzaka "is expected to go right to the big leagues." Dice-K was released by the Indians on Tuesday after posting a 3.92 ERA and 95/39 K/BB ratio in 103 1/3 innings at Triple-A Columbus. He is doubtful to carry fantasy-relevance in New York.

Indians released RHP Daisuke Matsuzaka.

Daisuke Matsuzaka (oblique) is expected to be activated from the disabled list with Triple-A Columbus in 2-4 weeks.

Matsuzaka has been out since April 28, but the Indians believe he'l be pitching again ''in weeks, not months.'' In five Triple-A starts, Matsuzaka has a 24/18 K/BB ratio and 3.92 ERA. If he can show that he's healthy, Matsuzaka could be an option for the Indians' rotation at some point this season.

Daisuke Matsuzaka has been placed on the 7-day disabled list with Triple-A Columbus due to an abdominal strain.

Matsuzaka has a 3.92 ERA and 24/18 K/BB ratio in 20 2/3 innings through five starts with the Clippers. The veteran right-hander has really struggled with his control and has also dealt with pain in his forearm.

Daisuke Matsuzaka allowed two runs on two hits and eight walks over four innings in a start for Triple-A Columbus Thursday.

He also threw a wild pitch. Matsuzaka left his previous outing with pain in his right forearm. It doesn't appear that the forearm is bothering him anymore, but the wildness is obviously not an encouraging sign.

Daisuke Matsuzaka left Friday's start at Triple-A Columbus with pain in his right forearm.

It's not clear at this time how long he'll be sidelined. With Scot Kazmir nearing a return and Trevor Bauer, Carlos Carrasco and Corey Kluber in the Triple-A rotation, Dice-K is pretty far down the pecking order at this point.

Indians re-signed RHP Daisuke Matsuzaka to a minor league contract.

An expected move, as Dice-K is expected to report to Triple-A Columbus. The 32-year-old could make his way into the starting rotation at some point, but the Indians have plenty of options.

Indians released RHP Daisuke Matsuzaka.

Matsuzaka didn't make the Indians' Opening Day roster and has been granted his release. He posted a 2.25 ERA over eight innings this spring in the Cactus League and will try to avoid being sent to the minors now that he's a free agent.

Daisuke Matsuzaka will report to Triple-A Columbus.

Dice-K was allowed to head back to the free agent market, but he has opted to remain in the Indians organization and will try to climb his way up to Cleveland this season. The 32-year-old right-hander signed a minor league contract with the Indians in early February.

The Indians have informed Daisuke Matsuzaka that he is not going to crack the Opening Day roster.

The Indians want to ship Dice-K to the minor leagues, but the 32-year-old right-hander can become a free agent if he wants. Matsuzaka has posted a 2.25 ERA over eight innings this spring in the Cactus League, so there may be some offers out there. The Indians have also informed reliever Matt Capps that he will not be on the 25-man roster come Opening Day.

Paul Hoynes of the Cleveland Plain Dealer writes that Daisuke Matsuzaka's chances of making the Indians' Opening Day roster "have apparently come to an end."

Matsuzaka struck out five over three innings of one-run ball Saturday in a minor league game, but he's been limited to just three Grapefruit League innings due to a calf injury. "We've got to figure out what to do going forward," said manager Terry Francona. "Because of the setback and coming into camp without throwing bullpens, he's only out to three innings. We're starting to run out of innings. We're going to have to sit down and figure this out and we will." When asked if Matsuzaka would report to the minors or opt out of his contract, Francona said "I'm not ready for that conversation yet."

Daisuke Matsuzaka (calf) threw a bullpen session Thursday with no issues.

Dice-K left Monday's game with a mild calf injury and was still tender Wednesday, but he felt fine Thursday. It's not clear when he'll next appear in a game, but it should be soon.

Indians manager Terry Francona said that Daisuke Matsuzaka is OK after he had to leave Monday's game with cramping in his right calf.

Matsuzaka pitched a scoreless inning before the early exit. While Dice-K managed to avoid a serious injury, he's running out of time to emerge among a crowded field of candidates for the fifth spot in the rotation. As of now, Scott Kazmir is the favorite.

Daisuke Matsuzaka was diagnosed with general cramping in his right calf after leaving Monday's game.

Matsuzaka was throwing his warm-up tosses before the start of his second inning of work when he felt discomfort in his calf. The Indians pulled him out as a precautionary measure. He is considered day-to-day.

Daisuke Matsuzaka left Monday's Cactus League game with an apparent injury.

Matsuzaka was in the middle of his warm-up throws before he walked off with a trainer and his interpreter. He allowed one hit over one scoreless inning before the early exit.

Daisuke Matsuzaka tossed three scoreless innings in Tuesday's win over the Giants.

Matsuzaka allowed five hits, but he didn't walk anyone and recorded a pair of strikeouts. The right-hander said afterwards that it's the best he's felt of his three spring outings, but his velocity was still sitting in the high-80s. He's looking like a longshot to crack the Opening Day roster.

Daisuke Matsuzaka was sitting in the high-80s during his Cactus League debut.

It's considerably slower than where he was at last season, when he posted an 8.28 ERA in his first year back from Tommy John surgery. Matsuzaka signed a minor league deal with the Indians earlier this month and is a candidate for the Opening Day rotation.

CBS Sports' Jon Heyman reports that the Indians have signed Daisuke Matsuzaka to a minor league contract.