Paul Folkemer

Ex-Orioles Report: Yovani Gallardo and other castoffs who are struggling mightily in 2017

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LHP Brian Matusz, Arizona Diamondbacks (released)

It’s been a sharp fall for Matusz, the No. 4 overall pick by the Orioles in the 2008 draft. After his Orioles career ended in 2016, Matusz was hoping to latch on with the Diamondbacks this year as a lefty specialist.

His performance at Triple-A Reno, though, was dreadful. In 11 games, Matusz allowed 12 runs and 26 hits in 17 2/3 innings, sputtering to a 6.11 ERA. Arizona released him May 12 and he hasn’t signed anywhere since. At age 30, Matusz’s baseball career could be over.

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