Brian Matusz
37-Year-Old
Free Agent
2024 Stats
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0-0
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Released by Arizona
Matusz was released by the Diamondbacks last week, Matt Eddy of Baseball America reports.
ANALYSIS
Matusz appeared in 11 games for Triple-A Reno, compiling a 6.11 ERA and 13:5 K:BB over 17.2 innings. The 30-year-old, who made eight appearances at the big-league level with the Orioles and Cubs a season ago, will aim to land another minor-league deal with a new organization.
Matusz appeared in 11 games for Triple-A Reno, compiling a 6.11 ERA and 13:5 K:BB over 17.2 innings. The 30-year-old, who made eight appearances at the big-league level with the Orioles and Cubs a season ago, will aim to land another minor-league deal with a new organization.
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The Orioles toyed with the idea of returning Matusz to being a starter last spring before opting to stick with him in the bullpen, where he had another productive season. Matusz was particularly deadly against left-handers, holding them to a .185 batting average with 38 strikeouts in 28.2 innings. On the season, Matusz upped his strikeout rate to 10.3 percent, which put him in double digits for the first time in his career. Matusz had offseason shoulder surgery on his non-throwing shoulder and he should enter spring training with a clean bill of health. The Orioles will likely enter spring training with depth in the bullpen, which could factor into the Orioles' exploring the idea of making Matusz a starter once again. He has also been tied to trade talks in the past, which could come to a front given Matusz's impending free agency.
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Redirected to minors
Matusz was reassigned to minor league camp Friday.
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Signs minor-league contract with Arizona
Matusz signed a minor-league contract with the Diamondbacks on Monday, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports.
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Opts for free agency
Matusz elected free agency Thursday after being outrighted from the Cubs' 40-man roster, Matt Eddy of Baseball America reports.
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Designated for assignment Monday
After getting roughed up by the Mariners in his first start Sunday, Matusz was designated for assignment by the Cubs on Monday, Carrie Muskat of MLB.com reports.
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Done in by long ball in first Cubs start
Matusz didn't factor into the decision Sunday versus the Mariners, giving up six earned runs on six hits and two walks over three innings. He struck out two.
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