Former Orioles pitcher Brian Matusz likely died of a drug overdose, according to our media partner The Banner, citing a report from the Phoenix Police Department.

Ex-Orioles pitcher Brian Matusz, 2005 Arizona player of the year, was found dead on Jan. 6. A report Tuesday said he likely died from a drug overdose.

Brian Matusz, a former Orioles left-handed pitcher and first-round draft pick, died Tuesday, the ballclub announced. He was 37. Matusz pitched parts of eight seasons in Baltimore after the club selected him with the No. 4 overall pick in the 2008 draft.