The cause of death of former Major League pitcher Brian Matus, who passed away on January 6th at the age of 37, has finally been announced.
Matusz was found dead in his home last week by his mother, and authorities now say his death was caused by a drug overdose.
Officials also said the former athlete Found There was white stuff on his face, and drug paraphernalia was on the floor next to him. new york post I will report it.
The player's mother, Elizabeth, reportedly took Matusz to the emergency room two days before his death. The reason for the visit was not disclosed, but doctors reportedly told him to seek help from a mental health professional.
Matus also visited Banner Behavioral Health Hospital in Scottsdale, Ariz., on the same day he visited the emergency room, but was not admitted for treatment.
One of his former teams, the Baltimore Orioles, announced his death on January 7th.
“A fixture in the clubhouse from 2009 to 2016, Brian was beloved throughout Birdland and his passion for baseball and our community was unparalleled. He strived to connect with every fan in any way he could. He dedicated his time to the community, was a valued teammate, and always had a smile on his face,” the Orioles said in a post to X.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with Brian's family and loved ones during this difficult time.”
Matusch spent most of his career in the big leagues with the Orioles, pitching in 279 games for the Orioles.
The Orioles selected the Colorado native in the first round, fourth overall, in the 2008 MLB Draft. He then went shopping for Single-A ball and soon became a starting pitcher for the Double-A Bowie Baysox. He was promoted to the major leagues the following year and made his debut with the Orioles in August 2009.
The University of San Diego product started a career-high 32 games in 2010 and finished fifth in American League Rookie of the Year voting.
However, after missing two months of the 2011 season, he was demoted to the bullpen. By the 2015 season, he had an ERA of 2.94. He was traded to the Atlanta Braves in early 2016, but later signed with the Chicago Cubs, where he pitched in only one game.
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