Tyler Matzek

The St. Louis Cardinals have signed Tyler Matzek to a minor league contract on Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

Matzek was released by the Cardinals on June 15 but re-signed with the club on a minor league deal just four days later, being assigned to Triple-A Memphis. He hasn't seen big-league action with the Cardinals this year, but he posted a 4.26 ERA and 2.53 WHIP over 6.1 innings with the New York Yankees earlier this season.

The Cardinals released LHP Tyler Matzek.

Fantasy Impact

Matzek signed a minor league deal with the Cardinals just a couple of weeks ago. He will look to latch onto another organization.

The Cardinals signed Tyler Matzek to a minor league deal.

Fantasy Impact

Matzek elected free agency after he was designated for assignment by the Yankees in May. He was assigned to Triple-A Memphis.

Tyler Matzek will become a free agent on Monday after clearing waivers unclaimed and declining an outright assignment from the New York Yankees.

Fantasy Impact

Matzek allowed three earned runs and struck out seven over 6.1 innings in the majors, while tallying seven strikeouts and giving up two earned runs across 5.2 innings in the minors. He’s likely to draw interest as a depth option for another club.

The Yankees designated Tyler Matzek for assignment.

Fantasy Impact

The Yankees needed to open a roster spot after activating Jonathan Loáisiga from the injured list. Matzek will head to the waiver wire.