Cubs sign veteran left-handed reliever Brian Matusz to a Minor League contract
According to multiple reports, the Cubs have signed veteran lefty reliever Brian Matusz to a minor league contract.
Matusz, 29, appeared in seven games for the Orioles this season and allowed eight runs on 11 hits with seven walks and a strikeout in six innings (12.00 ERA, 3.00 WHIP, 12.78 FIP). Matusz served up three home runs to the 35 batters he faced.
The Orioles traded Matusz to the Braves, along with 2016 competitive balance round pick B, for Brandon Barker and Trevor Belicek on May 23.