Prospect Watch: Brian Matusz

Baltimore pitching prospect Brian Matusz is expected to be called up to make his first major league start on Tuesday against Detroit. Matusz is starting in place of the injured Bradley Bergersen, who went on the D.L. on July 31st with a left leg contusion. Matusz, 22, was rated 25th on Baseball America's Top 100 prospects of 2009. The big lefty split time this season between single A and double A before being called up. While at AA Bowie, he dominated, posting a 7-0 record, 1.55 ERA, 0.88 WHIP and 45:10 K:BB ratio in 45 1/3 innings. Long term, Matusz projects as a top of the rotation starter, but he has the potential to post solid ERA, WHIP and K totals right away. In most mixed leagues, Matusz is a player to watch, but a great debut will make him a hot commodity. If you have the roster space, Matusz's upside makes him worthy of a speculative add. If you're in a keeper league, and Matusz isn't owned, stop reading and go grab him immediately!