A night after getting roughed up by the Mariners in his first start, Matusz has been designated for assignment by the Cubs, Carrie Muskat of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Matusz will now go through the waiver process. If unclaimed, the Cubs will outright him to Triple-A Iowa. In the minors in 2016, Matusz owns a 3.58 ERA with 39 strikeouts in 27.2 innings, spending time with both the Orioles and the Cubs.