Source: Mets' Harvey has blood clots in bladder

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PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- New York Mets ace Matt Harvey was scratched from Tuesday's Grapefruit League start with blood clots in his bladder, a source told ESPN.com.

Harvey's start against the Marlins on Tuesday had been slated to be his final tuneup for Opening Day opposite Kansas City Royals right-hander Edinson Volquez at Kauffman Stadium in a rematch of Game Nos. 1 and 5 of the World Series.

General manager Sandy Alderson on Monday declined to specify the issue, other than to say it was not related to an elbow or shoulder or anything else orthopedic. Harvey, who was in camp Tuesday, reported the issue to Mets personnel early Monday after a symptom unexpectedly arose, Alderson added.

"It's way too premature for us to be discussing anything related to Opening Day," Alderson said Monday. "I understand Opening Day is not too far away, but we're dealing with tomorrow, and we should know something more tomorrow -- or the next day. But right now he's not pitching tomorrow. That's kind of where the story ends."

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Source: Mets' Harvey has blood clots in bladder