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D-backs sign Matusz, Jepsen to Minors deals

Matusz, 30, was the fourth overall pick in the 2008 Draft by the Orioles. The left-hander appeared in seven games for the O's last season and one for the Cubs. In parts of eight seasons in the big leagues, Matusz has a 4.92 ERA in 280 games (69 starts).

Initially a starter, Matusz has mainly pitched out of the bullpen since 2013, posting a career 3.47 ERA in relief. The D-backs only have two lefty relievers on their 40-man roster with any big league experience in Andrew Chafin and Steve Hathaway.

Jepsen works out of a jam
With the bases loaded, Kevin Jepsen gets Khris Davis to ground out, preserving a scoreless tie in the bottom of the 11th inning

Jepsen, 32, made a combined 58 relief appearances for the Twins and Rays last year, compiling a 5.