Brian Matusz, a former Orioles left-handed pitcher and first-round draft pick, died Tuesday, the ballclub announced. He was 37. Matusz pitched parts of eight seasons in Baltimore after the club selected him with the No.

BALTIMORE — 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. He was 37.

Brian Matusz, who pitched in 279 games for the Baltimore Orioles over eight seasons, has died. He was 37. “Our hearts are heavy tonight as we mourn the passing of former Oriole, Brian Matusz,” the team wrote on X Tuesday.