BALTIMORE (AP) — Brian Matusz, the left-handed pitcher who spent eight seasons in the major leagues, mostly with the Baltimore Orioles as they returned to prominence a decade ago, has died.
Former Baltimore Orioles pitcher Brian Matusz has died, the team announced Tuesday night. He was 37. No cause of death was given. MASN's Roch Kubatko relayed that Matusz died Tuesday morning.
The Baltimore Orioles are mourning the loss of former pitcher and "cherished teammate" Brian Matusz, who the team announced has died at 37. The team shared the news Jan. 7 in a post on social media.
“Brian was one of the best players ... Matusz went 2-3 with a 3.48 ERA in 63 relief appearances as the Orioles won the AL East. Baltimore traded Matusz to Atlanta early in the 2016 season ...