Reliever Brian Matusz and Orioles agree to $3.9 million, 1-year contract
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Jul 19, 2015; Detroit, MI, USA; Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Brian Matusz (17) pitches during the eighth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Orioles beat the Tigers 9-3. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
BALTIMORE -- The Orioles reached agreement with left-hander Brian Matusz on a $3.9 million, one-year contract, avoiding arbitration.
Matusz went 1-4 with a 2.94 ERA in 58 appearances out of the bullpen last season for Baltimore. He struck out 59 over 49 innings.
The 28-year-old, who made $3.2 million last year, has a career record of 27-41 with a 4.76 ERA in seven seasons.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Matusz asked for $4.4 million and the Orioles offered $3.5 million, leaving the Thursday's agreement $50,000 below the midpoint.
Closer Zach Britton is the Orioles' only remaining player in arbitration.