Left-hander Tyler Matzek has decided to become a free agent after clearing waivers and declining an outright assignment from the Yankees. The veteran pitcher struggled during his brief stint with the team, pitching only 6 1/3 innings and allowing three runs. Matzek, a former first-round pick famous for his impressive tenure with the Braves, has faced injury setbacks throughout his career, including shoulder issues and Tommy John surgery in 2022. Despite these challenges, his fastball velocity remains promising, averaging 94.5 mph with good strikeout potential.
Matzek averaged 94.5 mph with his heater in his brief time with the Yankees, higher than at any point in 2022 or 2024.
A former first-round pick, Matzek had a superb run with Atlanta from 2020-21 but has faced numerous injuries since, including Tommy John surgery.
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