X-rays on Brian Matusz's nose have come back negative, and he's expected to make his scheduled start Wednesday. Good to hear. Matusz was struck in the face while doing a bunting drill prior to Tuesday's game, but he merely has a contusion. He'll face the Pirates on Wednesday.

Brian Matusz was struck in the nose while doing a bunting drill and is questionable for Wednesday's start.

Brian Matusz stopped the Orioles losing streak in dominating fashion on Saturday, limiting the Rays to just one run on two hits over 7 1/3 innings. Matusz struck out seven and walked three in the masterful performance. For those who haven't been paying attention, Matusz is now 4-1 with a 2.87 ERA and 28/9 strikeout to walk ratio in 31 1/3 innings over his last five starts. If he remains available in your league, now would be the time to pounce. He'll look to continue his string of strong outings when he takes on the Phillies at home on Friday.

Brian Matusz allowed four runs (three earned) on seven hits and three walks in six innings of Sunday's loss to the Royals. Hardly dominating, but good enough for Matusz's third straight quality start, while he's now allowed three earned runs or fewer in each of his past four outings. It's a welcome streak of respectability after Matusz saw his ERA rise as high as 5.91 on May 1. The former top prospect appears to be getting his career back in order following his historically awful 2011. He'll get the Rays in Tampa on Friday.

Brian Matusz surrendered three runs in six innings Thursday in a victory over the Royals. Matusz showed very good velocity today, yet he still ended up with just two strikeouts and seven hits allowed against a weak Kansas City lineup. While he's been better lately, he's still not doing much to suggest he'll be a big-time fantasy pitcher anytime soon.

Brian Matusz was pummeled for seven runs on 10 hits and two walks over five innings Monday in a loss to the Rangers. He needed 103 pitches to get through the five frames. It's a disappointing outing for Matusz, who had put together two straight quality outings. Given the opponent, we're not ready to give up on him, but it's clear he's not going to be a steady fantasy asset. He'll try for better results this weekend against the Rays.

Brian Matusz, building on his strong outing from last week, pitched brilliantly in New York on Tuesday, giving up just one run on six hits in 6 1/3 innings. Matusz again showed much improved control only walking one in the game, while fanning four. The lone blemish on his night was a solo homer that he surrendered to Curtis Granderson in the first inning. His ERA is still a bit inflated at 4.67, but he has looked much improved in each of his last two outings. He's worth a flier if available on waivers before his next outing against the Rangers on Monday.

Brian Matusz turned in his strongest outing of the season on Thursday, limiting the Orioles to just two runs (none earned) on four hits in over his six innings of work. Matusz struck out three and walked two in the game. He had struggled mightily through his first three starts, but looked much improved and much more confidant in this outing. He'll look to carry over the momentum from this strong outing when he takes on the Yankees next week.

Brian Matusz surrendered six runs -- four earned -- and nine hits in five-plus innings Friday in a loss to the Angels. It looked like Matusz was in for a somewhat better night until he gave up a walk, an infield single and another walk to start the sixth. Darren O'Day came in and immediately allowed a two-run double, with the third runner scoring on an error. Matusz walked just one over the first five innings and he did manage six strikeouts. Still, he hasn't come close to putting it all together yet, and he's probably one more poor start away from getting sent to Triple-A.

Brian Matusz labored in Sunday's loss to the Blue Jays, allowing five runs on seven hits and four walks in 5 2/3 innings. Matusz simply couldn't locate, and served up a pair of home runs in the process. Coming off an encouraging spring, he's now the owner of an abysmal 8.38 ERA, 2.17 WHIP and 5/8 K/BB ratio through his first 9 2/3 innings. That, coupled with his nightmarish 2011 makes it difficult to believe there isn't something direly wrong with the former top prospect. If he gets another start, which he most likely will, it will come next weekend in Anaheim.