Former Baltimore Orioles pitcher Brian Matusz has died, the team announced Tuesday night. He was 37.

A cause of death was not given.

MASN’s Roch Kubatko said Matusz died Tuesday morning.

“Brian was an integral part of our clubhouse and beloved throughout Birdland from 2009 to 2016, and his passion for baseball and our community was unmatched,” the Orioles said in a statement.

“He dedicated his time to connecting with all the fans he could, was a valued teammate and always had a smile on his face. Brian’s family and loved ones are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.”

Matusz was drafted in the fourth round by the Angels out of St. Mary’s High School (Phoenix) in 2005, but did not sign, choosing instead to play at the University of San Diego. The Orioles selected him with the fourth overall pick in 2008 and he made his MLB debut for the team in 2009.

He began his career in Baltimore as a starter before moving to a bullpen role during the 2012 season. He found success with the team, where he remained until moving to the Atlanta Braves in 2016. He was released and signed with the Chicago Cubs, where he made one final MLB appearance – a start of the season – on July 31, 2016.

Matusz appeared in 279 games over eight seasons for the Orioles and posted a 4.85 ERA.

He celebrated particular successes during his career against the great Boston Red Sox David Ortiz. The Hall of Fame DH managed just four hits in 29 at-bats against the left-handed Matusz (.138 average). The left-handed Ortiz was used only once in his matches while striking out 13 times.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Brian Matusz dies at 37, Orioles announce