Brian Matusz: Opts for free agency

Matusz elected free agency Thursday after being outrighted from the Cubs' 40-man roster, Matt Eddy of Baseball America reports.

The veteran lefty will look to latch on with another club, likely in a bullpen role after spending time in the Orioles and Cubs organizations in 2016. Thus far, he's failed to match last season's success, which included a 56:20 K:BB over 49 innings along with a 2.94 ERA and 1.18 WHIP for Baltimore.