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Brian Matusz
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In anticipation of picking up a player before the trade deadline Monday, the Cubs DFA'd (Designated For Assignment) Brian Matusz. Basically, Matusz will not be with the Cubs major league team. There are multiple scenarios of what could happen to Matusz that range from being in the minor leagues for the Cubs, becoming a part of another franchise's organization, or even being unemployed as a baseball player.
Fantasy Impact
He was driven out of his Sunday start by Seattle hitting three two-run HR in the first three innings. So far, he has not lived up to his potential that led to him being a highly touted prospect. The odds are that he will find employment as a baseball player somewhere, just not as part of the Cubs major league team right now.
Matusz was called up to make a spot start Sunday versus the Seatle Mariners. Jusin Grimm was sent down to the minors to make room.
Fantasy Impact
Matusz is a former teammate of Arrieta with Baltimore. He is being called up to make a spot start so that the starting staff can all receive an extra day of rest. Matusz is a 29 year old who has a career 4.85 ERA. He was highly touted in his younger years. The main fantasy effect long-term will be the day of rest he will afford the rest of the staff. If he performs well, this could lead to future spot starts.
The Braves have released LHP Brian Matusz.
Fantasy Impact
Matusz was designated soon after being acquired by the Braves from the Orioles. Considering he was a former top prospect and has shown success as a left-handed specialist in the majors, he should find another opportunity at some point. Still, he holds no fantasy value currently.
The Orioles traded Brian Matusz to the Braves, who promptly designated the LHP for assignment.
Fantasy Impact
Matusz came through the Orioles' system as a top SP prospect. He ultimately landed in the bullpen and was did well in previous years. He dealt with injury and ineffectiveness this season, leading to his departure from Baltimore.
Brian Matusz has been dealing with a back issue all of Spring Training, so the move to the DL isn't too much of a surprise. The move is retroactive to March 25 and he is eligible to play April 10.
Fantasy Impact
Matusz has already begun throwing so it looks like a short stint for the reliever. Matusz will work primarily out of the bullpen this season.