Mets announce NLDS roster

LOS ANGELES -- The Mets on Friday finalized their 2015 National League Division Series roster against the Dodgers before Game 1 of the series at Dodger Stadium, and will include left-handed pitcher Steven Matz on the 25-man squad.

Matz pitched a simulated game on Thursday in Port St. Lucie, Fla., and is expected to start Game 4 for New York.

Matz is one of only two left-handed pitchers on the roster for New York, along with Jonathon Niese, who will pitch out of the bullpen during the series.

Mets NLDS roster

Starting pitchers (4): Jacob deGrom, Noah Syndergaard, Matt Harvey, Steven Matz

Relief pitchers (7): Jeurys Familia, Tyler Clippard, Addison Reed, Hansel Robles, Erik Goeddel, Bartolo Colon, Jonathon Niese

Catchers (2): Travis d'Arnaud, Kevin Plawecki

Infielders (6): Lucas Duda, Wilmer Flores, Kelly Johnson, Daniel Murphy, Ruben Tejada, David Wright

Outfielders (6): Yoenis Cespedes, Michael Conforto, Michael Cuddyer, Curtis Granderson, Juan Lagares, Kirk Nieuwenhuis

[h/t Anthony DiComo of MLB.com]